Thomas Wayne “Tommy” Hallum, 89, entered into his Heavenly home from Baptist Nursing Home in Calhoun City Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Born February 7, 1930, in the Mt. Tabor Community, he was the son of Baron Lee and Mary Bettie Terry Hallum. He graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1948, and was a faithful member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where he was Deacon and music director for many years.
On February 17, 1984, he married the former Sarah Margaret Few, and they have spent 35 wonderful years together. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, and spent many years as an MP Officer at Fort Bliss. He worked many years at Calhoun County Journal and served as Chancery Clerk of Calhoun County from 1980-1992 and in various other capacities throughout his career. He was very creative and artistic and expressed his love through his paintings and photography. He loved gardening and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was the founding member and organizer of the Calhoun County Historical and Genealogy Society. His memory will be cherished forever in the hearts of his friends and family.
A funeral service celebrating his life was Monday at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Vance will be officiating. Interment was at Calhoun City Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Bramlitt, Darrell Bramlitt, Stanley Criss, Jody Criss, Jody Hubbard, Jim Hubbard, David Keeton and Dustin Keeton.
He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Sarah Margaret Few Hallum of Calhoun City, and his sister, Mary Bramlitt of Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com.