Thomas Eugene Ablett

Thomas Ablett
1946 – 2024

Thomas Eugene Ablett, age 78, resident of Rossville, Tennessee and husband
of Phyllis Ablett, departed this life Friday, August 2, 2024.
Thomas was born July 27, 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of the late William
Schubert and Mary Louise Gobal. He was employed at R.J. Reynolds as a sales
representative for 30 years and at FedEx as a HAZMAT specialist for 27 years
before his retirement. Thomas was married October 25, 1991 to Phyllis Harper
Ablett and he was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova,
Tennessee. He was a handyman and the “security mayor” of Rossville – always
walking the neighborhood and keeping an eye on things. He will be remembered
for being a hard worker who enjoyed golfing. He was a Veteran of the Army
National Guard.
Mr. Ablett is survived by his wife of 32 years, Phyllis Ablett; three daughters,
Shelly (Wendall), Kristie (Mike) and April (Tony); six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brother, Jim Ablett.
The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Memorial Giving, 501
St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or LeBonheur Children's Hospital,
848 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
Arrangement will be provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes &
Cremation Center and condolences may be left on our online guestbook at
www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.