Mr. Thomas Dequeant, 62 was called home from this life on August 24, 2018, at his residence in Silver Creek, MS. Thomas was born July 18, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Sanford and Enis Dequeant.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018, from 2:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sontag, Mississippi, with funeral beginning at 4:00p.m. and graveside services following in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Ed King will officiate the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Dequeant, known by T-Bird or Tom to many friends, was a resident of Silver Creek for 25 years. He was an avid hunter and fisher. Tom enjoyed telling stories and spending time with friends. He never met a stranger and would help anyone who needed a helping hand. Tom was a loving husband to Cynthia for 37 years. He was a faithful companion to Mary Berry for the last two years.

Tom was the father of Brandy Wimbrow (Jason) of Slidell, Louisiana; Sherri Ervin (Delane) of Sontag, Mississippi; and Thomas Dequeant (Gonca) of Wichita Falls, Texas. He has seven grandchildren Katie Case, Alyssa Wimbrow, Tara Ervin, Allison Ervin, Maeleigh Dequeant, Alexander Dequeant, and Jasmin Dequeant. He also has one great-grandchild Wyatt Case.

He has one brother Willie Deqeant and four living sisters: Gereldean Brooks of Silver Creek, Mississippi; Francis Arceneaux of Pearl River, Lousiana; Margie Toney of Pearl River, Louisiana; Theresa Mason of Lafitte, Louisiana.

He is preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Cynthia Dequeant; and sister, Dolores Toyfa.

Pallbearers are John Brooks, Billy Price, Rocky Sanders, Larry Fuller, Jr., Tim Quinnelly, and Paul Miller.

Honorary Pallbearers are John Brooks, Jr., Bill Bourg, and Emmit Bullock.