Dr. Thomas “Tom” Fredrick Haddox, age 52, of Knoxville, passed away on Oct. 13.
Dr. Haddox was a faithful member of Holy Ghost Parish in Knoxville since 2001. He was a graduate of Tulane University, University of Kent (England), and Vanderbilt University. He also was a Marshall Scholar and a recipient of the Paul Tulane Award and the Beinecke Award.
Dr. Haddox was a beloved and accomplished teacher of both undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Tennessee, and he was an accomplished scholar, having published three books of southern studies, religion and literature, and American literature. He enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with his family.
Dr. Haddox leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Honor Wallace Haddox; sons James Wallace Haddox, Anthony George Haddox, and Joseph Lovelace Haddox; daughter Elizabeth McKitrick Haddox; parents Tom and Margaret Haddox; sister Kathy (Matt) Jollit; nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends and colleagues.
A funeral Mass for Dr. Haddox was celebrated on Oct. 25 at Holy Ghost, with Father John Orr serving as the celebrant. Donations in memory of Dr. Haddox may be made to Holy Ghost Church or the Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow, 217 Fox Road., Knoxville, TN 37922. Donations are also accepted online at www.knoxchesterton.com/donate.
