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WMC just reported that Thomas Boggs, owner of Huey's, died this morning at his house. Had he been ill?

tigergreen Wrote:WMC just reported that Thomas Boggs, owner of Huey's, died this morning at his house. Had he been ill?

Yes, he had cancer for a long time. He was very good friends with my Father and was a great man.

R.I.P

Yes, he'd been fighting the cancer for a time. Great guy

He always seemd like a great guy for our community. This is really unfortunate news for all of us.

Gosh, I remember him from Memphis State back when we were students in the 60's. I didn't know him that well but it appears he did a lot for the city and university after he graduated. I think Tommy Burke and The Counts used to play at some of the Lambda Chi fraternity parties. My prayers go out to him and his family.

I was just there yesterday enjoying a Huey burger. RIP

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Quote:Thomas Boggs, Huey's CEO, dies

Thomas Boggs, the CEO of the Huey’s restaurant chain, died this morning at his home.

Mr. Boggs, 63, was also a partner in the Half Shell Restaurants, Tsunami, Folks Folly, and the Prime Cut Shoppe.

Thomas Boggs died this morning at his home.

He joined Huey’s in 1975 and in two years was made a full partner. With experience at the T.G.I. Friday’s corporate operations, it was because of Mr. Boggs’ influence that Huey’s moved from a bar to a restaurant. There are now seven Huey’s locations.

Mr. Boggs was a former president of the Memphis Restaurant Association and last year received the association’s Civic and Community Leadership Award.

He leaves: his wife, Wight Fulton Boggs; daughters Lauren Boggs McHugh, Ashley Boggs Williams and Samantha Boggs Dean; sons Alexander Boggs and Fulton Boggs, all of Memphis; sister Mary Ellen Smith, Blytheville, Ark.; brothers Richard Boggs, Memphis and Robert Earle Boggs, Tucson, Ariz.

Arrangements are pending.

Thomas has been a friend for over 40 years. I first met Thomas when he was the drummer for The Counts.....the best [ in my humble opinion ] local band in Memphis in the early to mid sixties.

Thomas was a wonderful human being with a big warm smile and a generous heart.

His business successes after he left the world of music are well documented. Thomas got it. He understood that when you achieve success, it's important to give back. And Thomas did that time and time again.

When I think of Thomas, I always see that big smile. He truly was............."one of the good ones".

He'll be missed by many.................Rest in Peace my friend.

a great loss for our city. people like him are few and far between

my condolences to his family and friends.

daddyodewy Wrote:Thomas has been a friend for over 40 years. I first met Thomas when he was the drummer for The Counts.....the best [ in my humble opinion ] local band in Memphis in the early to mid sixties.

RIP Thomas Boggs, you will be missed.
...and daddyodewy, I agree with your "Tommy Burke and the Counts" comment.

oldtiger Wrote:

daddyodewy Wrote:Thomas has been a friend for over 40 years. I first met Thomas when he was the drummer for The Counts.....the best [ in my humble opinion ] local band in Memphis in the early to mid sixties.

RIP Thomas Boggs, you will be missed.
...and daddyodewy, I agree with your "Tommy Burke and the Counts" comment.

You're showing your age.........and mine too.

maybe channel 10 can throw on "playing for a piece of the door" again. seemed back in the day, every house that had a double car garage had some kids in there trying to put a band together.

The smokey melt burger rules RIP Tom

daddyodewy Wrote:

oldtiger Wrote:

daddyodewy Wrote:Thomas has been a friend for over 40 years. I first met Thomas when he was the drummer for The Counts.....the best [ in my humble opinion ] local band in Memphis in the early to mid sixties.

RIP Thomas Boggs, you will be missed.
...and daddyodewy, I agree with your "Tommy Burke and the Counts" comment.

You're showing your age.........and mine too.

Played at my prom.

"Stormy Weather"

memtigsfan4life Wrote:I was just there yesterday enjoying a Huey burger. RIP

+1

I was there Saturday night (Collierville Huey's) eating the grilled Tuna sandwich.

Prayers & condolences to the Boggs' family. ^o^

I am very happy that this was posted. Thomas was a great man. My father is also part owner of the Half Shell. And Thomas made that happen. He will be missed very much.
His battle with cancer was long and hard. He is in a much better place now.

I will let his family know that everyone here is praying for them.

Thank you!

Sad indeed. RIP.

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daddyodewy Wrote:Thomas has been a friend for over 40 years. I first met Thomas when he was the drummer for The Counts.....the best [ in my humble opinion ] local band in Memphis in the early to mid sixties.

Thomas was a wonderful human being with a big warm smile and a generous heart.

His business successes after he left the world of music are well documented. Thomas got it. He understood that when you achieve success, it's important to give back. And Thomas did that time and time again.

When I think of Thomas, I always see that big smile. He truly was............."one of the good ones".

He'll be missed by many.................Rest in Peace my friend.

I ditto your thoughts on all counts(pardon the pun). He was a treasure as a citizen in this city. I mourn his loss both from that perspective and as a personal friend. I pray for his family and their loss...he was a gentleman.