Birth date: Feb 29, 1948 Death date: Jan 15, 2011
Tansukhlal Ramanlal “Tom” Bhakta 62 of Springdale, AR died Saturday, January 15, 2011 with his family at his side in Springdale,AR. Mr. Bhakta was born February 29, 1948 in Syadla, India to Ramanlal and Ramiben Bhakta. He was a l Read Obituary
My sincerest sympathies are with you and your family, Rupal. I send you all prayers of love and comfort.
Our Deepest Condolences from our family to yours.
As one of Tom's former motel managers, I learned more in observing and talking with him about the hotel business than any college course could ever teach me, he was definately the expert. He had a great sense of humor and I was glad to have known him, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Hansa, his children and family.
Hansa and family...
I thought so much of Tom.... what a tremendous business person and family man.... remembering meeting his son once.... two kids that become doctors..? That speaks volumes about the parents.....
I trusted him in so many business dealings....his character was incredible..... he was, and will always be, one of the best men I was around in NWA for 25 years....
Thoughts and prayers are with you all... I miss him very much... can only imagine how you will miss him....
Good Man.
My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family. Harry
I will miss working with Mr. Bhakta.
He was a very nice and caring man.
Tom was always an upbeat and positive individual. A pleasure to work with.
I had the priviledge to learn from Tom over the course of 7+ years. But this memory came first to my mind. One day at lunch I asked Tom where the name Bhakta came from, or what it meant. Tom paused for a moment, smiled (almost laughing) and asked me why I wanted to know; then went on to tell me about the ancestral roots. Tom's American last name says much about who he was, and what he modestly embodied. (bhakti: devotion, love, loyalty, loving devotion or attachment)
Tom had a true loving and loyal devotion to his wife Hansa, his three children, and all of his friends and family. It was this strong devotion that lead his everyday life. It motivated Tom to excel in the Northwest AR hospitality industry. He was a humble, hotel business trailblazer in Northwest AR. Tom touched the lives of many in our community in his quiet way. Tom had the vision to see how he could make a better life for his family. He also knew the value of his hard work, and all that it could provide for his loved ones. Hansa, Sonal, Rupal and Vishal you will all be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. He was truly a great man.
Condolences to the family. Tan was a hard working man who was very good to his employees. I appreciate working for him and he will be missed by all.
Tom was a great friend, sharp businessman and a strong influence on growth in Northwest Arkansas. I will miss his smile, business savy and his encourgaing conversations.
