Tommy is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Cheatham; his parents, Chessie Mae Watkins and Thomas M. Cheatham; and sister, Bettie Lou Watkins Cumberland.
He is survived by his children, Terri Blake, Bonnie Blake (Larry), Bobby Blake, and John Blake; sister Billie Copeland (Jimmy); 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, May 14, 2018. Services will be held at John E. Stephens Funeral Chapel in Philadelphia, MS on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11am. Interment will follow at Sandtown Church Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.