Thomas James Hitchcock

Thomas James “Tom” Hitchcock, 71

Thomas James “Tom” Hitchcock of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1952 in Buffalo, New York to the late Ray and Bettina Hitchcock. Tom moved from Buffalo, New York at the age of six with his family to Wilton Manors, Florida. He was the owner of Scots in Lauderdale by the Sea for many years. In 2016, Tom moved to Lake Ashton with his wife. While living in Lake Ashton, he worked security on the west side of the gate. He enjoyed camping, golfing, and boating and was an avid fisherman. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve and was a member of Saint Mathews Catholic Church.

Tom is survived by his wife of 18 years, Peggy Hitchcock; children, Lisa Diaz and husband Mikey of Margate, Joe Hitchcock of West Palm Beach, Megan Kelly and husband Ted of Boca Raton, and Colleen Lundrigan of San Luis Obispo, California; grandchildren, Haily, Chris, Adrianna, Aidan, Khloe, Alyssa, and Olivia; brother, David Hitchcock and wife Debbie of Plantation; sisters, Mary Jane Hitchcock Knott and husband Dave of Pollock, Louisiana, and Sue Hitchcock Courtney and husband Tom of Los Alamos, New Mexico; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held 9:00 a.m. Friday, November 17th at Saint Matthew Church, 1991 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, Florida 33884. Reception to follow 11:00 a.m. at Lake Ashton Club House, 4140 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales, Florida 33859. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his honor to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (www.npcf.us).

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