Thomas "Tommy" Anthony Tizzard III

Thomas A. “Tommy” Tizzard III, 67, of River Ridge, passed away on January 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family, or as he referred to them “a bunch of strange individuals.” Tommy attended Loyola University and graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 206 in Quantico, VA. He retired from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after 32 years of service with the rank of Lieutenant and worked at Freeport-McMoRan in Executive Security for over 15 years. Tommy was on the Executive Board and was a past President of the Fraternal Order of Police Jefferson Parish Lodge #12 and held positions of Treasurer and 1st Vice President of the Louisiana State Fraternal Order of Police, and most recently the Louisiana National Trustee on the National Fraternal Order of Police Board of Directors. He also served as Trustee and was on the Board of Directors of the Law Enforcement Emerald Society of Metropolitan New Orleans. He was on the Board of Directors of Easter Seals Louisiana, a member of the Krewe of Endymion, a 32nd Degree Mason of Square and Compass Lodge #417, a member of Sons of the American Revolution, and a member of the Kenner Chapter of DeMolay International. Tommy was quick-witted with a great sense of humor, and always had a comeback or a “Tommy-ism” for every situation. Much to the astonishment of all who were with him, Tommy knew people wherever he went. From various cities in the U.S. to the basement of Parliament in London, Tommy always “knew a guy”. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Tizzard, Jr. and Harriet “Betty” Jenks Tizzard. Tommy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Powell Tizzard; children Bradley Tizzard (Lisa) and Julie Tizzard Harrison (David); and five grandchildren: Aubrey and Avery Tizzard, and Clayton, Garrett, and Reagan Harrison. He is also survived by his siblings, Marie Tizzard, Diana Starnes (Joe), Patricia Saltalamacchia (Tony), Billy Tizzard (Gwyn), Kenny Tizzard (Beryl), and Dennis Tizzard (Laura), along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with services beginning at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow. Everyone attending is required to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing. Please consider making a donation to Easter Seals of Louisiana at www.laeasterseals.com. Donations will be used in honor of Tommy to fund campership opportunities for children with disabilities to attend Camp ABLE. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com as well as watch the livestream services.

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