George Gain Tom, 74, of Vicksburg, MS, passed away on October 30, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Born in Hong Kong, China on September 14, 1950, George dedicated his life to his family and his career, touching the lives of many with his passion and commitment.

In his younger teenage days, George worked at the various Tom family businesses. He graduated from H. V. Cooper High School in 1969. George furthered his education at Hinds Junior College,earning his associate degree in 1971. After his graduation from Hinds, he started working at Waterways Experiment Station. He briefly left to help his parents start Tom's Kitchen. He embarked on a notable career with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) as a Visual Information Specialist, serving from 1976 to 2008. He continued his professional journey with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District, as a VIS/Printing Specialist until his retirement in 2017.

George was an avid outdoorsman who cherished fishing and hunting. His love for the outdoors was only surpassed by the joy he found in spending time with his grandson, River. The other event that brought him so much joy was attending the weekly Friday luncheons with classmates and friends, which he not only started but was also put in charge of organizing each week.

A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, George's legacy is carried on by his wife of 37 years, Jade; daughter, Jadie Tom Ledet; grandson, River Reed Ledet; brother, Joe Gain Tom Sr. (Judy); and sister, Lilly Tom Bradley (Richard) and numerous nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Wing Suey Tom and Sing Hoo Tom, and his sister, Sue Tom Lee.

Services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue. Visitation is from 9-11am and service at 11am, with Father PJ Curley presiding. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. His life will be remembered and celebrated by all those who knew him, reflecting the profound impact he made on his community and loved ones.

Pallbearers will be Thomas A. Caruthers III, Thomas A. Caruthers IV (Tac), George Adam Caruthers, Jeffrey Paul Caruthers, John William Madison III, Byron Christopher Madison, Joe Gain Tom Jr., and Ging Sam Wong.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronald Fears, Thomas Rhoads Caruthers, Austin Wilson Bradley, the H.V. Cooper Class of 1969, and his beloved Friday lunch buddies.

The family would like to thank Anna Grace, Drew, Abby, and the entire team of the CVICU at UMMC for their care and compassion towards George and his family in his final days.

The family welcomes expressions of sympathy in the form of flowers or donations to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.