Celebrating the life of
Thomas Herman Glisson
May 20, 1945 - September 20, 2011
Thomas Herman Glisson, 66, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011. He was born in Savannah, son of Herman W. and Gladys Glisson. He was a graduate of Savannah High School and had worked in the fashion industry all of his life. Mr. Glisson was the owner of Brothers and Sisters the first unisex clothing store in Savannah, owner of Raggs on Broughton Street and most recently a buyer for CitiTrends. He will be remembered for his wit, talents and wonderful personality.
Surviving are two sons, Miles and Cody Glisson of Savannah; and many loving friends.
Memorial Service: 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with Reverend Patrick O'Brien officiating.
Remembrances: American Diabetes Association, 5105 Paulsen St., Suite C236, Savannah, GA 31405.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I am so sad to hear of Tommy's departure. What a sweet, kind, generous and servant-hearted man. He was a true selfless giver from all I know about him and always a gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him.
- Jenny Fears, San Antonio, TX
Over the past 16 months I knew I would learn a lot about the business from you, but I never imagined I would learn so much about life. You have come to be not only a mentor, but a friend as well and I never imagined that your passing would leave me, and our office, feeling so empty. You were a true class act Mr. Glisson, one day we will say 'Hello!' once again.
- Kayla Allen, Savannah, GA
As we all know, there was something very special about Tom. To know him was to love him. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this very sad time.
- Myrna Guzman, New York, NY
As we all know, there was something very special about Tom. To know him was to love him. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this very sad time.
- Myrna Guzman, New York, NY
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Glisson. He was a great partner. Honesty, fairness, commitment, and ethics, were some of his strongest points, but his best quality was his sense of humor. I am deeply saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed . My condolences to the entire family.
- Eddie Hamui, New York, NY
Tom, I only knew you for a short time. But in that time, I could see how much love and respect your friends and co-workers had for you. I'll see you on the otherside, my friend.
- Marc Goldfarb, New york, NY
In all my years in the garment center i have never met a man so generous and giving than Tom. he will be greatly missed
- Jerry Rosen, New York, NY
In all my years in the garment center i have never met a man so generous and giving than Tom. he will be greatly missed
- Jerry Rosen, New York, NY
Cody and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Glisson. I know he was a good man and father, and was loved by many! I especially enjoyed his sense of humor... a wonderful gift he passed on to you, Cody! Laughter is the best medecine. You will be able to laugh again! Please don't hesitate to call if there is anything I can do. Helen Brown aka 'Ms. Brown'
- Helen Brown, Savannah, GA
tom always made me laugh even in serious times.his wit and positive outlook was so rewarding and i am grateful for the knowledge,personality,and laughter that he shared with me.andrew asch
- andrew asch, losangeles, CA
Such Great memories. Tom's Spirit and Wit will be surely missed. His generous nature and warm heart will never be forgotten. It was an honor working with him at Citi Trends.
- George & Laura Bellino, Savannah, GA
I am sorry to hear about Thomas, I have known him for over 50 years. He was also a very nice and kind man, he loved people and had many friends. He will be missed
- Catfish, Harris Neck, GA
We were all very sorry to hear the news about Tommy. He was a wonderful person with an inborn gift for making and keeping friends for a lifetime. We will all miss him...
- Ann & David Lemley and Will Wade and Joe Wade, Savannah, GA
I am so saddened by the news of Tom's passing. My heart goes out to the boys and all all his wonderful friends. He will be missed and certainly never forgotten. Sincerely, Amy
- Amy Oglesby, Midway, GA
We miss you Tom!
- Karen Lambert, Savannah, GA
Tom. It was truly a great pleasure to work with you. I and everyone here, will always remember you.
- Tim Lee KB, NEW YORK, NY
a mentor, a teacher and most of all a friend . . .you will be much missed . . sonu and beth advani
- sonu, new york, NY
He will be sorely missed He was a loyal friend My love and prayers are with the family. May God's grace be with you.
- iris martin durrence, rincon, GA
My dearest Tom, aka 'da goof'... My wise, brilliant, witty friend... Incredible teacher... and most of all an inspiration to all of us. You will always have a special place in my heart...I will miss you something awful Tom... KG
- claudine villani, westchester county, NY
Tom Glisson was such a creative person, I’ve learned so much from him from the few years that I knew him. He will truly be missed and will always be in our hearts.
- Sunny Lakhani, New York, NY
I join with so many others who knew Tom, in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. His loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.He was the most kind hearted friend I ever knew.
- Peggy, New York, NY
Going to miss you Mr.G. It was great knowing for 17 years,learned alot from you. Keep a look out for us from the top.
- Max Bhavnani, New York, NY
Tommy was a true merchant, teacher and friend. Extremely generous, thoughtful, and witty. You will be missed by many.
- Cliff Pardue, Bradenton, FL
Tom, You constantly made me smile and laugh out loud- your humor and outlook on life always brightens a day. You will be missed by many. I hold your family in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kari Grunder, Bluffton, SC
Through the years you were one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.
- MICKEY ROSE, ROSWELL, GA
Tommy, it's been years since we were together in our teens, along with Larry Pounds, in school and in leisure activities; sorry I haven't kept up after leaving Savannah after high school, but I will always treasure the good times we had together...you were a very good friend! I'll miss you, buddy....
- Rob Brooks, Sebastian, FL
Tom, your dry wit, loving heart, and forgiving nature will be missed by all.
- Jan Graham Hannaway, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Tommy was a great person and a great friend. We will miss him greatly.
- Robert and Mona Segall, , GA
My father Barry has known Tom since the early 70's. I was introduced to him in my late teens. Whenever I saw him, in a small way I was transported back to my childhood. Back to a more carefree time both in business and personally. Tom would always ask me questions about my father and my family. He joked with me and needled me every time we were together. I guess that was his way of making me know that I was somehow 'in the family'. I will miss him very much. My father too was really very touched and I know by his reaction, he feels a deep sadness in the loss of his friend. Cheers Tom. Thanks for so many bad jokes but great memories!
- Jeff & Barry Weissberg, New York, NY
i knew tom for 15 years and he was one of the most generous , witty people, he will be grealty missed.
- PETER T. MACALUSO, , NJ
So sorry to hear this news... Tom was an amazing man and i am happy to say that he was my friend... he will be deeply missed...
- rusty bergen, new york, NY
This is not possible. The sixty years that I have known and loved Tom is too short a time. there is still so much to say and share and do. I am blinded by my tears. This is not possible.
- jim and karen martin, santa rosa, CA
We were so sorry to get the news yesterday. We lost one of the good guys. I've known Tommy for a long time and he was like a brother to me. We had alot of laughs over the years and I'll miss that very much. Tommy was an easy going guy who seemed to take situations in stride. One of his sayings was 'don't let the high's get too high or the low's get to low'. He will be well missed by me as well as all of the other's who knew and loved him.
- Phil Rahal, Savannah, GA
Tom was a true Southern Gentleman and he will be greatly missed. God bless Tom Glisson.
- John Brown, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Tom Glission was one of the greast man in his career life. Since I hear the news yesterday, preyed for him. I will never forget his smiling face in my life. I will never forget his hospitality. I already miss hims so much... Sam k
- sam kim, atlanta, GA
Mr. Tom Glission was one of the greast man in his career life. Since I hear the news yesterday, preyed for him. I will never forget his smiling face in my life. I will never forget his hospitality. I already miss hims so much... Sam k
- sam kim, atlanta, GA
Mr. Tom Glission was one of the greast man in his career life. Since I hear the news yesterday, preyed for him. I will never forget his smiling face in my life. I will never forget his hospitality. I already miss hims so much... Sam k
- sam kim, atlanta, GA
I've been remembering a lot of the good times we shared together like our first date when you took me to see the longest movie in history and then dinner after when you had to confess you sat on his glasses getting ready and couldn't read the menu. We shared so much laughter and a few tears, to image life without you in it is difficult. I only hope I'll see you again someday. Miles and Cody I know this is hard for you. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jennifer Broyles, Savannah, GA
It was love at first sight when you sold me my first pair of weegins at Men's Quality in 1967! We grew up together and vowed 'in death do we part.' I'll love you forever and ever and will wait until we meet again. Miles and I are in pain.
- jane, savannah, GA
I had the great priviledge of working closely with Tom at Cititrends,being the allocator for the Mens Dept of which he was Buyer. A true gentleman, his wit and happy countenance always brought a smile. Tom will be greatly missed in the workplace.
- Laura Sikes, savannah, GA
I am so sad to hear of Tommy's departure. What a sweet, kind, generous and servant-hearted man. He was a true selfless giver from all I know about him and always a gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him.
- Jenny Fears, San Antonio, TX
Over the past 16 months I knew I would learn a lot about the business from you, but I never imagined I would learn so much about life. You have come to be not only a mentor, but a friend as well and I never imagined that your passing would leave me, and our office, feeling so empty. You were a true class act Mr. Glisson, one day we will say 'Hello!' once again.
- Kayla Allen, Savannah, GA
As we all know, there was something very special about Tom. To know him was to love him. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this very sad time.
- Myrna Guzman, New York, NY
As we all know, there was something very special about Tom. To know him was to love him. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this very sad time.
- Myrna Guzman, New York, NY
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Glisson. He was a great partner. Honesty, fairness, commitment, and ethics, were some of his strongest points, but his best quality was his sense of humor. I am deeply saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed . My condolences to the entire family.
- Eddie Hamui, New York, NY
Tom, I only knew you for a short time. But in that time, I could see how much love and respect your friends and co-workers had for you. I'll see you on the otherside, my friend.
- Marc Goldfarb, New york, NY
In all my years in the garment center i have never met a man so generous and giving than Tom. he will be greatly missed
- Jerry Rosen, New York, NY
In all my years in the garment center i have never met a man so generous and giving than Tom. he will be greatly missed
- Jerry Rosen, New York, NY
Cody and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Glisson. I know he was a good man and father, and was loved by many! I especially enjoyed his sense of humor... a wonderful gift he passed on to you, Cody! Laughter is the best medecine. You will be able to laugh again! Please don't hesitate to call if there is anything I can do. Helen Brown aka 'Ms. Brown'
- Helen Brown, Savannah, GA
tom always made me laugh even in serious times.his wit and positive outlook was so rewarding and i am grateful for the knowledge,personality,and laughter that he shared with me.andrew asch
- andrew asch, losangeles, CA
Such Great memories. Tom's Spirit and Wit will be surely missed. His generous nature and warm heart will never be forgotten. It was an honor working with him at Citi Trends.
- George & Laura Bellino, Savannah, GA
I am sorry to hear about Thomas, I have known him for over 50 years. He was also a very nice and kind man, he loved people and had many friends. He will be missed
- Catfish, Harris Neck, GA
We were all very sorry to hear the news about Tommy. He was a wonderful person with an inborn gift for making and keeping friends for a lifetime. We will all miss him...
- Ann & David Lemley and Will Wade and Joe Wade, Savannah, GA
I am so saddened by the news of Tom's passing. My heart goes out to the boys and all all his wonderful friends. He will be missed and certainly never forgotten. Sincerely, Amy
- Amy Oglesby, Midway, GA
We miss you Tom!
- Karen Lambert, Savannah, GA
Tom. It was truly a great pleasure to work with you. I and everyone here, will always remember you.
- Tim Lee KB, NEW YORK, NY
a mentor, a teacher and most of all a friend . . .you will be much missed . . sonu and beth advani
- sonu, new york, NY
He will be sorely missed He was a loyal friend My love and prayers are with the family. May God's grace be with you.
- iris martin durrence, rincon, GA
My dearest Tom, aka 'da goof'... My wise, brilliant, witty friend... Incredible teacher... and most of all an inspiration to all of us. You will always have a special place in my heart...I will miss you something awful Tom... KG
- claudine villani, westchester county, NY
Tom Glisson was such a creative person, I’ve learned so much from him from the few years that I knew him. He will truly be missed and will always be in our hearts.
- Sunny Lakhani, New York, NY
I join with so many others who knew Tom, in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. His loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.He was the most kind hearted friend I ever knew.
- Peggy, New York, NY
Going to miss you Mr.G. It was great knowing for 17 years,learned alot from you. Keep a look out for us from the top.
- Max Bhavnani, New York, NY
Tommy was a true merchant, teacher and friend. Extremely generous, thoughtful, and witty. You will be missed by many.
- Cliff Pardue, Bradenton, FL
Tom, You constantly made me smile and laugh out loud- your humor and outlook on life always brightens a day. You will be missed by many. I hold your family in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kari Grunder, Bluffton, SC
Through the years you were one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.
- MICKEY ROSE, ROSWELL, GA
Tommy, it's been years since we were together in our teens, along with Larry Pounds, in school and in leisure activities; sorry I haven't kept up after leaving Savannah after high school, but I will always treasure the good times we had together...you were a very good friend! I'll miss you, buddy....
- Rob Brooks, Sebastian, FL
Tom, your dry wit, loving heart, and forgiving nature will be missed by all.
- Jan Graham Hannaway, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Tommy was a great person and a great friend. We will miss him greatly.
- Robert and Mona Segall, , GA
My father Barry has known Tom since the early 70's. I was introduced to him in my late teens. Whenever I saw him, in a small way I was transported back to my childhood. Back to a more carefree time both in business and personally. Tom would always ask me questions about my father and my family. He joked with me and needled me every time we were together. I guess that was his way of making me know that I was somehow 'in the family'. I will miss him very much. My father too was really very touched and I know by his reaction, he feels a deep sadness in the loss of his friend. Cheers Tom. Thanks for so many bad jokes but great memories!
- Jeff & Barry Weissberg, New York, NY
i knew tom for 15 years and he was one of the most generous , witty people, he will be grealty missed.
- PETER T. MACALUSO, , NJ
So sorry to hear this news... Tom was an amazing man and i am happy to say that he was my friend... he will be deeply missed...
- rusty bergen, new york, NY
This is not possible. The sixty years that I have known and loved Tom is too short a time. there is still so much to say and share and do. I am blinded by my tears. This is not possible.
- jim and karen martin, santa rosa, CA
We were so sorry to get the news yesterday. We lost one of the good guys. I've known Tommy for a long time and he was like a brother to me. We had alot of laughs over the years and I'll miss that very much. Tommy was an easy going guy who seemed to take situations in stride. One of his sayings was 'don't let the high's get too high or the low's get to low'. He will be well missed by me as well as all of the other's who knew and loved him.
- Phil Rahal, Savannah, GA
Tom was a true Southern Gentleman and he will be greatly missed. God bless Tom Glisson.
- John Brown, Raleigh, NC
Mr. Tom Glission was one of the greast man in his career life. Since I hear the news yesterday, preyed for him. I will never forget his smiling face in my life. I will never forget his hospitality. I already miss hims so much... Sam k
- sam kim, atlanta, GA
Mr. Tom Glission was one of the greast man in his career life. Since I hear the news yesterday, preyed for him. I will never forget his smiling face in my life. I will never forget his hospitality. I already miss hims so much... Sam k
- sam kim, atlanta, GA
Mr. Tom Glission was one of the greast man in his career life. Since I hear the news yesterday, preyed for him. I will never forget his smiling face in my life. I will never forget his hospitality. I already miss hims so much... Sam k
- sam kim, atlanta, GA
I've been remembering a lot of the good times we shared together like our first date when you took me to see the longest movie in history and then dinner after when you had to confess you sat on his glasses getting ready and couldn't read the menu. We shared so much laughter and a few tears, to image life without you in it is difficult. I only hope I'll see you again someday. Miles and Cody I know this is hard for you. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jennifer Broyles, Savannah, GA
It was love at first sight when you sold me my first pair of weegins at Men's Quality in 1967! We grew up together and vowed 'in death do we part.' I'll love you forever and ever and will wait until we meet again. Miles and I are in pain.
- jane, savannah, GA
I had the great priviledge of working closely with Tom at Cititrends,being the allocator for the Mens Dept of which he was Buyer. A true gentleman, his wit and happy countenance always brought a smile. Tom will be greatly missed in the workplace.
- Laura Sikes, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

