BORN

1941

DIED

2019

Thomas Hitchens Obituary

Thomas Hitchens 77 a native of Ethel, LA and residence of Baker, LA. He entered into eternal rest on October 12, 2019 at Lane Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 2, 1941 to the late Charley Hitchens and Annie Wright. Thomas was married to the late Willie Mae Hitchens to this union 7 children were born. He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Evelyn Singleton, Carol (Adolph) Sanders both of Baker LA; and Pamela (Timothy) Hives of Central, LA; Four sons, Thomas (Zonthia) Perkins, Baker LA; Eric (Stella) Hitchens Denham Springs, LA; Jereld (Toshia) Hitchens and Andre (Robin) Hitchens both of Baton Rouge, LA; Four sisters, Betty (Donald) Collins Ethel, LA; Reatha Wright Baker, LA; Loretta (Michael) Bradford Clinton, LA; Sara (Michael) Matthews of Texas; Four Brothers, Joseph Hitchens (Laura) Wright, Ernest (Iness) Wright, Kina Wright all of Baton Rouge, LA; and Morris (Margaret) Wright of Zachary, LA; fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at Providence #2 Baptist Church 3781 highway 19 Ethel, LA. Saturday October 19, 2019 conducted by Rev Rodney Freeman. Services will include visitation from 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Little Rock Cemetery Slaughter, LA

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, 2019.
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With deepest sympathy to our family. May God continue to bless our family.

James and Connie Rogers Armstrong

October 19, 2019

Pam and Family,
I'm saddened in the passing of your Dad.
Please know that I share your pain. Just know that in time God will mend a broken heart. I will remain Prayerful for your
Strength.

Ledoris Allen

October 19, 2019

Earth hath no sorrow that heaven can not heal...To the family of Thomas Hitchens you will always have precious memories of good times and bad times. Remember your dad,grandfather,brother for what he gave each one of you be touched and that was his love for all of you..Be comforted in Jesus Name.. James and Mary Douglas.

October 18, 2019

Thomas , Pam and Jerald , and the rest of your family , I will keep. yall lifted up in my prayers , and yall hv my.deepest sympathy,

Barbara and Curtis Levi

October 18, 2019

Evelyn,
My love to you and your family. My prayer is that God will bring you all through this season of sadness, and bless you mightily as you grow stronger.

GRACE JONES

October 18, 2019

Deathleavesaheartache no onecan heal Love Leavesa memory no one can steal amen

Faye London

October 18, 2019

Sorry for the loss of your love . Sympathy from Loretta Betrece an Family.

Loretta Betrece

October 18, 2019

With Deepest Sympathy

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Snowden Sr. & Family

October 18, 2019

Deepest sympathies the White, Bolden and Dunn family. Of Ethel Louisiana

Jessie Dunn

October 18, 2019

Let the memories and the comfort of our Lord and Savior sustain you during this time.

Cardis Hayes

October 18, 2019

To The Hitchens/Wright Family.....

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. Hold to GOD'S unchanging hand.

Dorothy L. Lewis, Joyce M. Lewis and Gathia D. Pierre
Daughters of the late Elmo Lewis Sr

Dorothy Lewis

October 18, 2019

Tommy you are truly missed already. Words can't explain how deep the hurt is right now. Love you cousin with deepest sympathies.
Your cousin Mable London!!!!!

Mable London

October 18, 2019

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Oct

19

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Providence #2 Baptist Church

3781 highway 19, Ethel, LA

Oct

19

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Providence #2 Baptist Church

3781 highway 19, Ethel,, LA

Oct

19

Burial

Little Rock Cemetery

Slaughter, LA

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