The first chapter of Thomas's book began onJuly 14, 1945 where he was born to Odelia and Henry Hyche in Rock Hill, OK. He was one
of six children. Thomas was raised in the small country town of Tullahassee, OK. In this chapter,as a young boy Thomas worked relentlessly to help provide for his sisters and Mother.

The second chapter continues when he met and married Pat Williams, and to this union two children were born: Inga Hyche-Dennis, and Thomas Hyche Jr. Thomas lived in Portland,
Oregon where he worked for a Steel Factory until becoming disabled. Due to this inabilityto work Thomas was heartbroken, because u until this point was accustomed of taking care of his family.

The third chapter explains how Thomas returned to his home in Tulsa, OK, where he lived with many family members who always
opened their doors to him. Despite the families efforts to try an urbanize him to city life, Thomas' heart and soul was in the country grounds of Tullahassee, OK. Thomas was a kind-hearted man, and always had a smile on his face, regardless of any struggles, trials, and tribulations he may have endured in his life. His happiest moment was when his daughter came to Oklahoma to visit him.

The fourth chapter tells us about his faith and health. Thomas's mother Instilled in all of her children the importance
Of Jesus Christ. Thomas was baptized at an early age, and although he didn't attend church, he never forgot about our Creator, which was evident when Thomas would place tithes on the church doors of New Hope Baptist Church.

The fifth and final chapter of Thomas's life ended at 10:55am, on July 6, 2016, when God called him home. Although the family is sadden to lose yet another family member, they seek solace in knowing that he is at peace, and joining all of their family members who are in heaven waiting on him.
Thomas was proceded in death by his parents Odelia and Henry Hyche, brothers: Cecil Baines, Eugene Hyeche, Caldwell Hyche, James Hyche; sisters: Nadine Buyckes, Alethea Johnson, Doretha Thomas; nieces: Sheila Buyckes, Lueterry Buyckes, Diane Buyckes, and one nephew Leon Marshall Jr.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory son, Thomas Hyche Jr; daughter, Inga Hyche-Dennis (Boris), grandson Hunter Joshua Dennis; three sisters, Ferdine Willis ( Otis), Victoria Lennox (Fay-deceased), Shirley Marshall ( Leon-deceased), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services for Mr. Thomas Lee Hyche will be Wednesday July 13, 2016 at 11:30AM inside The Chapel of Peace of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors in Tulsa.

Friends may visit on Tuesday July 12, 2016 from 1PM until 7PM in Tulsa.