Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Bevis

Joseph “Tommy” Thomas Bevis, 80, of Crawfordville, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy studied airframe and aircraft mechanics at Lively Vocational School and went on to build a respected career as a welder, including many years working on supercritical vessels at the Hopkins Power Plant. His exceptional skill in welding led him to establish the first welding program at Lively Vocational, now known as Lively Technical College. In addition to welding, Tommy excelled as a salesman with companies like Holox and Airgas. He was also a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating Dockside Marina and Boatworks and Weldbilt Boats in Carrabelle, Florida. An avid outdoorsman, Tommy found great joy in boating, fishing, and hunting. He loved feeding the fish off his dock on the Wakulla River and cruising the river’s winding paths. At his farm in Georgia, he nurtured fruit trees and tackled projects big and small, always enjoying the ride around his land and the satisfaction of hard work. Tommy had a special place in his heart for his dogs, especially his beloved Golden Retrievers. He is now reunited with Sherman, Sheba, Boss, Griffin, and Jake, all running free beside him once again. He is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 20 years, Karen Bevis; his children Jimmy Bevis (Sherie), Kacey Maxwell (Mario), and Jeremy Maxwell (Shannon); his brothers Rick Adams (Pat), Bill Edwards, and Charles Williams (Bitsy); and his seven grandchildren: Myklellan, Ryan, Alyviah, Emily (Mary Jane), Ansley, Caden, and Colton, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents James and Willie Bevis, his siblings Jimmie Bevis, Emily Bevis, and Kenny Bevis, and his sister-in-law Aleta Edwards. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Family Funeral Home / Harvey Young Chapel. The family will receive friends an hour prior, beginning at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice in memory of Joseph Thomas Bevis. 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32308; 850-878-5310; bigbendhospice.org Skip & Trey Young, along with Paula, are honored to assist the family during this time.

Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Bevis

December 16, 1944 - May 15, 2025