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Thomas Ravelle Searcy
February 1, 1937 - July 28, 2012

Thomas Ravelle Searcy of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 in Pascagoula.

He was born on February 1, 1937 in White Oak, Ms. Thomas was a graduate of Belzoni High School and Mississippi State University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Working for Sears Roebuck Company for 31 years, he retired in 1989. He was a member and lifetime deacon of First Baptist Church, Pascagoula a former member of the Pascagoula Rotary Club and was made Jackson County Citizen of the Year in 1980.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lavelle and Rachel Dukes Searcy.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Martin Searcy of Pascagoula his son John Thomas Melisa Searcy of Lawrenceville, GA his daughter, Elizabeth Cissie Brushaber of Pascagoula grandchildren, Amie and Layne Brushaber of Pascagoula and Thomas Lloyd Searcy of Lawrenceville, GA.

A celebration of his life will be held at First Baptist Church, Pascagoula on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:00a.m. with visitation from 10:0011:00.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church Pascagoula or the charity of their choice.