Tom was the youngest of six, a gentle soul who moved through life with a quiet, easygoing spirit. Those who knew him remember his sweetness, his softness, and the way he simply went with the flow. Tom’s life was not an easy one. He faced deep challenges, including years of struggle with schizophrenia and later a battle with cancer. Despite these hardships, he endured in his own way, and those who loved him never stopped caring for him, standing by him, and hoping for his peace.
He was especially blessed to have a devoted sister Georgia, who walked closely beside him, offering constant love, care, and support. That love meant everything. While our hearts are saddened by his passing, we also find comfort in knowing that Tom is now at peace—free from the struggles that marked so much of his life. We hold onto the hope and promise of a future where he will be restored, free from pain and illness, and able to live the life he was always meant to have. Tom will be remembered with love, compassion, and the quiet strength he showed simply by continuing on. He is deeply missed, and forever in our hearts.
Tom is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Georgia Hayes-Deschaneand Steve Deschane Lincoln, NE, sister, Lola Luce, Houston, TX, brother, David Hayes, Lincoln, NE , sister, Ann Baker, Lincoln NE. Then there was Benjamin, a dog who loved and understood Tom’s struggles from the get go. He would stay by Tom’s side when he visited his sister Georgia and Steve’s home; 3 nephews, Andy Rinquest, his wife Cristiana and daughter Ellen, Lincoln NE, Tyler Baker and Toby Baker Lincoln, NE. Tom is preceded in death by his parents George and Lena (Kumpf) Hayes and his sister, Mary Hayes.
We also want to thank all the wonderful people who took excellent care of Tom while he lived at Sunrise Manor in Milford, Nebraska. Those folks really showed they cared and for that we will always be grateful. Thank you so much! Until we see you again Tom… know we love you very much!
Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln.
We Love and miss you dearly I’m just glad your not suffering anymore until we meet again
Ohh Tom, my brother, what a long road you have traveled. Knowing you are in heaven with nothing slowing you down now. We will have our day once again at a dinner table able to talk to each other once again. Enjoy the food, water, laughter and conversation once again. Until we can fish again. Love ya man……..
Oh Tommy,Tommy my sweet baby brother. I always admired how you carried on despite the schizophrenia that tormented your mind day after day enen with medications. We had mental illness in common except I’m bipolar. I told you how strong and brave you were to be able to endure that constant chatter I would not have been able to do to do so. I would have been gone a long time ago.
The only good thing about death is that it ends our pain and suffering. I know without a doubt you will arise as a perfect human being again one day. To have the kind of life you deserve. To find yourself a wonderful wife because its sonething you always wanted.
Until that day when we see each other again you will always be close to me…within my ❤️
Heaven’s very lucky
A new angel came their
Way
With eyes that danced
and twinkle
And a smile that
brightens the day
We will greatly miss
them
The absence causes us
pain
But we know that
Sunrise’s loss
Is now Heaven’s gain
tom was my brother was a really nice and close to him very gentle and caring and lovable am so sorry for yo
I thought of you today but that is nothing new I thought about you
YESTERDAY
and days before that too
I think of you in silence
I Often Speak your name
ALL I have are
Memories
Your memory is a
Keepsake from
WHICH I’LL NEVER PART
God has you in
His arms
I have you in my Heart