Thomas Phillip Edens

Thomas Phillip Edens, beloved husband to Clare and father to Grant and Claire Edens, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2026, at the age of 51. A resident of Hixson, Tennessee, Thomas was known for his generous, kind-hearted, and humorous nature. His personal qualities such as honesty, resilience, and selflessness, along with his devotion to family and work, shaped his remarkable life.

Raised in a military family, Thomas lived all over the country, including in California, Texas, Ohio, Georgia, and Louisiana. He graduated from Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana, and attended Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. He served three years in the United States Army as Field Artillery Personnel at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Field Artillery.

Thomas worked as a maintenance mechanic and manager in the paper and corrugate industry, a testament to his hard-working spirit and his exceptional ability to fix anything. His passions included fishing, hunting, and archery, and he was always enthusiastic about making people laugh.

A devoted member of his community, Tommy came to Christ and was baptized at the age of 47. He was always eager to lend a helping hand, often assisting others with vehicle and home repairs. His charitable contributions and endeavors reflected his selfless nature.

Tommy's legacy is deeply entwined with his love of life, humor, and devotion to his children. He lived by the values of honor and hard work, leaving behind enduring memories for all who knew him. His favorite verse, Proverbs 15:15, "the cheerful heart has a continual feast," epitomizes the joyful spirit he embodied throughout his life.

Tommy will be deeply missed not only by his wife and children, but also his mother Phyllis Johnson Edens, his father, Thomas Hawkins, his stepfather, John Mark Edens Sr., and his brother, John Mark Edens, Jr., his sister and brother-in-law, Charly and JD Boggs, and many dear family members.

Services will be held graveside at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on February 12, 2026, at 2:30 pm. Visitation for friends will occur earlier that day at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coastal Conservation Association at https://www.joincca.org

The family expresses deep gratitude to Calvary Chapel for their guidance and love, as well as to all family and friends for their care and support.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.