THOMAS EDWARD "MUFFIN" SUGGS was born January 13th, 1968,

in Sheffield, AL to the late Willie E. and Barbara J. Suggs. From a

young age he found joy, purpose, and mentorship with the game of

basketball at Sheffield High School. He dominated the court with

a rare combination of strength, skill, and instinct. A fierce defender

and a reliable scorer who could change the pace of a game in an

instant. His presence alone lifted the confidence of his teammates

and struck respect in the opponents and the community. He played

with passion, purpose, and most of all, with his heart and used

his talent to later play at Butler County Community College in El

Dorado, KS. The final buzzer sounded on November 26th, 2025,

leaving a life of dedication, hustle, love for his family and lifelong

friends.

Thomas joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church at an

early age where he served as Deacon, member of the choir, and armor

bearer with humility, commitment and a heart for God.  Thomas

held a deep respect for Pastor Pride, supporting him faithfully and

standing by his leadership with sincere devotion

Thomas was a proud and committed employee for 19 years at

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama. He was respected for his

strong work ethic, reliability, stewardship, and competitiveness.

This aligned with his purpose and desire to lead as a man of God,

husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

To know Thomas was to know someone genuine, dependable,

and full of heart. He helped shape the lives of those he cherished. He

extended that same steadfast friendship to countless others, making

everyone feel like family. His legacy of faith, love, and service will

live in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Lechester

Suggs, daughter; Sydney Hill, brother-in-law; Jason Oates, lifelong

friend; Thomas "TJ" Jackson. He leaves to cherish his life: his

loving, devoted, unwavering, compassionate wife and caregiver;

Angela Suggs; Mother-in-law; Lucy Oates; Sons; Jordan Smith

(Birmingham) , Christopher Hill (Huntsville); Daughters; Tiffany

Hill McDaniel (Huntsville), Kayla (Jessica) Hill Goddaughters;

Alexis Russell (Florence), Kenisha Lewis (Madison), Siblings;

Delois (Charles) Jarmon, Dorothy (Keith) Abernathy; Sister-in

laws; Tamekia (Kenneth) Graves, Rhonda (John) Malone; Brother

in-law; Rodney (Theresa) Brown; Aunts; Edna Stewart, Mattie

Beachum, Eunice Young; devoted cousin and business partner;

Curtis Stewart, lifelong best friends; Jesse (Melanie) Oliver, Byron

(Brittany) Blanks, the loving Hill and Pride family, and a host of

nieces, nephews, and cousins.