The funeral services for Louisiana National Trustee Tommy Tizzard will be held on Friday, January 22nd at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 10AM with a service to follow. Everyone must wear a mask and observe COVID-19 restrictions at the funeral home.

Tommy was a long-time member of the Louisiana Fraternal Police Executive Board and a 32 year veteran with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, where he retired from the rank of Lieutenant. Tommy also served on the Board of Directors of the Easter Seals of Louisiana, the New Orleans Police Emerald Society, and many more.

If you are traveling and need overnight accommodations we suggest the Hilton New Orleans Airport they are offering a rate of $71.00 plus tax (14.2%) for Thursday, January 22, 2021 – Saturday, January 24, 2021. They have shuttle service to and from the airport every 15 minutes.

To reserve a room at the $71.00 rate, guests must call 504-465-1159 and ask for Brandie 8:00am-5:00pm Monday –Friday. A credit card guarantee will be required for each reservation at the time of booking.

To know Tommy was to love him. He touched everyone's life that he met.

Tommy was a supporter of Easter Seals in Louisiana, the Louisiana FOP’s charity of choice. Here is a link to make a direct donation to Easter Seals in Tommy’s name.

Tommy’s family has asked in lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the Louisiana FOP by clicking here.

Please keep Tommy and his wife, Nancy, in your prayers.