Thomas Christopher Avalon Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 11, 2026, at the age of 72, Thomas Christopher Avalon (Jackson, Mississippi) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Vance Avalon, Sr. and Jeanette Tucker Avalon; his brothers, William "Billy" Avalon, Louis "Butch" Avalon, Michael Avalon, Patrick and Peter Avalon; and his nieces, Keisha Nicole and Bridget Claire Avalon.
He is survived by: his wife Traci Tanner Avalon; his child Ashley Avalon Hemleben (Mark); his grandchildren, Annalise Beck, Anna Christopher Hemleben, Mark Elliott Hemleben, James "Jaime" Carson Beck, IV, Ruth Ann Avalon and Thomas Brad Avalon, Jr.; his siblings, Vera "Shuggy" Avalon, Joanne Avalon Turner (Robert), Timmy Avalon Mark (Mary) and Janna Pepper Avalon (Billy); his brother-in-law Joey Tanner (Nita Cheramie); the mother of his children Julie Smith-Vaniz (George "Buddy" Smith); and his children, Tosha Mattiace (Jason) and Leigh Ann Smith-Vaniz. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and extended blended family members.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. Peter (203 N West St, Jackson, MS 39201). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials can be made to The Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle.
