In Honor of Tommy Wilton 1987-2023

This fundraiser is raising funds in honor of Tommy Wilton to help purchase needed clothing, food, and items for his little girl, Ripley, who he left behind. To anyone who wishes to donate, please help us raise some money to help Tommy’s parents and family take care of his baby girl. His family has agreed to use the money we raise to purchase the things the baby needs. If you can find it in your heart to give some money to this fundraiser, it would be such a blessing and a gift to a little girl who lost her father and to Tommy’s parents who are now having to care for their grandchild. We appreciate each and every one of you! We recognize that this is a difficult situation for everyone involved. The money will be handled by Tommy’s aunt, Mary Sandoval, who has agreed to provide us with updates on what is being purchased with the money.

We have included Tommy’s obituary below for those of you who didn’t get to see it.

Thomas Heard Wilton Jr., “Tommy” 36, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Tommy is survived by his daughter Ripley; his parents Thomas and Patricia Wilton; his 2 brothers Andy Wilton (Stacey) and William Wilton; his girlfriend Ashley Rouse, his uncles and aunts Will and Terri Wilton, Bert and Mary Sandoval, Kent and Charlotte Breard, Dean Wilton, Doug Hill, and Matt and Lynn Hill. Tommy also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tommy is also survived by his two constant companions Leo and Gary. He was preceded in death by his grandparents William and Elizabeth Wilton, Bernie and Dorothy Hill, and his aunt Lisa Hill.

Tommy enjoyed many sports while growing up, and as a young adult he played with his dad at the annual Father and Son Golf Tournament at LSU.

Tommy was a 2005 graduate of University High School, where he excelled as a member of the choir and band. His love of music led him to the chapel choir at UUMC, and later became a member of the Wesley Foundation Chimes Street Band. While in the youth program he went on mission trips, including serving on the Appalachian Mountain Project. He later attended classes at LSU and BRCC. He worked many jobs, but his true passion was the restaurant industry.

A Celebration of Life for Tommy will be held at University United Methodist Church, 3350 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM officiated by Rev. Katie Simpson, and Rev. Matt Rawl, with visitation at 9:00 AM, followed by reception in the Fellowship Hall.