Tommy H. Haws

June 24, 1932 - September 11, 2018

Tommy H. Haws, age 86, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 11. He is the son of the late Thomas and Ollie Haws of Fall Branch, TN. Tommy was preceded in death by loving wife of 55 years, Ruth Estep Haws. He is survived by his loving daughter Karen Sorah and husband Bill of Bristol, TN, grandchildren Brett Sorah of Charlotte, NC, Emily Sorah of Raleigh, NC, and Jennifer Sorah Trotter and husband Matt of Bristol, TN, sisters in law Joann Harris of Bristol, TN and Nancy Parris and husband, Dan of Valdosta GA, nieces and nephews Jennifer Curtis, Janet Drish, and John Parris, and very dear friend Vi Phillips of Bristol, VA. Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958. He was an active member, Sunday school teacher, and deacon at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Tommy retired from Northeast State Community College as Dean of Instruction in 1987. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 with service immediately following. Pallbearers include Brett Sorah, Matt Trotter, Preston Campbell, Harvey Spence, Jeff Cloyd, Brad Haws, and George Trivette. Honorary Pallbearers include Mike Curtis, Rick Drish, Marion Dugger, Past and Present Deacons of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, and members of Tommy’s Sunday school class. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 15 at the East Tennessee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Euclid Avenue Baptist Church to support the Acadian Baptist Center in Eunice, LA where Tommy regularly volunteered. Expressions of Sympathy may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 W. State Street, Bristol, Tenn., (423) 989-4800, is serving the family.