Thomas William Kellogg, age 77, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 9, 2026.
He is reunited with those who preceded him in death; his wife of 47 years, Pamela Kellogg, his parents, Kelly & Reva Kellogg and his three infant sons, Shane, Eric & Jason Kellogg.
Thomas was a devoted husband to Pamela; a loving father to Dana (Kellogg) Higgins and Jolinda “Jodi” Kellogg; a proud grandfather to Keara Calvin, Blain Harder and Avery, Brooke & Collin Higgins and a caring great-grandfather to Rhealynn Dardeen and Jordynn Pate.
As an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient; a criminal investigator, a police officer and a law enforcement training instructor for the Department of Veterans Affairs for more than 20 years; a master of multiple martial arts and a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee he was known to the world as a tough guy. But to our family he was a teddy bear. He was a soft-hearted and gentle spirit, a protector, a provider, a place of rest, a source of laughter and a caretaker. To some he was Sensei, to others he was Sir, to us he was Daddy and Pawpa, and by all he was loved.
His family looks forward to the day they will see him again in their heavenly home.
Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Thomas Kellogg was a true warrior and gentleman.
To the family of Mr. Kellogg, I was his student over the years. A man of integrity who had impact on the thousands of students over the years. More than that he cared about his students and it showed. I’m sorry for your loss.
Tom thank you for everything you’ve ever showed me. Thank you for our friendship, talks and all the advice you gave me over the years. My heart is heavy but I have wonderful memories as well. Rest in peace my friend. Ossss
A dedicated martial artist who did what he could to impart knowledge to students within extremely limited times and resources. RIP!
I have been fortunate to know Tom since 1996. His mentorship provided the guidance and sense of direction I needed to pursue my martial science exam and step into new chapters beyond my time with the LAPD. I had the privilege of being his student on four distinct occasions, and each time, I was reminded of his incredible depth of knowledge, unwavering professionalism, and profound humility.
We love and honor Tom for the man he was when I first met him, and for the man he became through his lifetime of service, dedication, and military sacrifice. Rest in peace, Tom. You will be deeply missed.
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