Honoring the Life and Times of Thomas “Tom Cat” Anderson Note: By March 13, 2020, suggestions to refrain from gathering in crowds of 50 or more was in effect. Thomas “Tom Cat” Anderson was born May 15, 1957. On Marc h 13, 2020, the second anniversary of his death, a balloon release was held in his honor at noon in front of 610 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. A small group of former friends and relatives assembled in front of the a multi-family, 16-unit dormitory and residential group quarters located in the Johnson and Murphy subdivision in downtown Memphis to release blue and silver balloons in Anderson’s remembrance. In 1989, Tom Cat went on a mission for God that forever changed his outlook on life. Anderson’s mission transposed him into a person who would give another the shirt off of his own back, even if he did not have a replacement, to help another remove the demons from their life as he had successfully done. He helped people find housing, food, clothing, and many other necessities of life. “This is a continuous assignment from God,” stated Mother Georgia King, 80, pictured above at the ceremony. “Tom Cat and four or five other young men from Memphis joined me for a trip one of the local ministers had told me about because he knew that I had a walking ministry. People from all over the country were gathering to march to Washington in support of the plight of the homeless. Tom Cat and these other young men were all determined to go. We were dropped off in Roanoke, VA where we met others headed to DC. I helped to lead the walk. We had Veterans and assigned roles of captains. We picked up more people as we traveled through 20 or 21 little cities and towns on our way to Washington.” Tom Cat was best known for his charitable work in the community which focused on helping the lease of these. Those whose paths he touched will be forever grateful for his work and many plan to honor him annually until the end of time. “He’s always on my mind,” said King referencing Anderson, the mission God has put upon her and others, and her desire and determination to attend the event in his remembrance. “He’s always on this journey with me.” 16
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