ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RANSOM, THOMAS CARL, SR. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Sons Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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RANSOM, THOMAS CARL, SR. 
Died: Tue., Dec. 15, 2015

Thomas carl Ransom, Sr, age 35 of Independence La, completed his death at 
Angie's bar in Independence on December 15, 2015.  Thomas was born in Harlingen 
Tx on November 2, 1980 to Stan Ransom and Georgia (Pace) Ransom.  His siblings 
include a brother and sister, as well as April's Joy (Ransom) Case (Davy), 
Independence, La, and Nicholl Ransom, Columbia, SC.

Thomas graduated from St. Amant academy in baptist La in 2002 and was married 
to melissa landry on december 21, 2001.  They have four children, Jared 
(deceased), Angel, Thomas Carl, Jr (TC) and Isabel (Izzy).  He married April 
Mayfield on halloween, October 31, 2009.  Since it was their favorite, they had 
a holiday wedding, complete with costumes and a themed wedding cake.  April had 
two children, Sarah Ann and Johnathan (j-bird) Mixon.  Thomas and April raised 
the five children together as a blended family.  He was employed as a welder 
with American sport works in roseland.  He loved cars, hunting and his family, 
which included several pets.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife,April, his son, Jared, his parents, 
Stan and Georgia, all four grandparents, his cousin Lisa (Ransom Mudderman) 
Davis, his aunt Joan Ransom Mudderman and his niece, Aylah Brewer.

A memorial service was held for Thomas at 5pm on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 
the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Amite, La.  Brother Darel 
Marcotte presided.  Honorary pallbearers are members of the fire and ice dart 
league as well as his many friends.

Bagnell and son funeral home of Covington is in charge of direct cremation at a 
later date.  A benefit account has been established with Whitney Bank, with 
branches in Independence and Hammond, to help our family with this unexpected 
expense.  Any dollar amount you can offer would be greatly appreciated and paid 
directly to the funeral home.

Special thanks to Louisiana State Patrol, troop l, Tangipahoa county sheriff's 
office, and Independence Police department for their kindness and sensitivity 
during this difficult time.  The support and understanding of Thomas's friends 
and the community has been greatly appreciated.

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