Aug 23, 1945 – Mar 26, 2013 (Age 67)
Thomas F. Boerwinkle, age 67, at peace in Heaven March 26, 2013. Tom was born in Independence, Ohio to John G. and Katherine M. Boerwinkle on August 23, 1945. Loving husband of Linda F. Boerwinkle (nee: Ferguson) for 41 years. Loving father of Gretchen and Jeffrey Boerwinkle. Dear brother of Jay...
Read MoreCousin Tom, you held me as a tiny toddler, dwarfed in your arms. I've enjoyed the stories of you and was enthralled in meeting your mother. May your soul find immense joy with the good Lord.
Jessica Pierson
February 20, 2026 | Family
Valenda Newell
November 07, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
I knew Tom at the University of Tennessee when he dated a friend of mine. He was 7 ft 1/4 in and I was 4 ft 10 in. He was a terrific person. A good friend. Obviously a fantastic basketball star, but to me a good friend.
Gwendolyn Shamblin
March 19, 2014 | West End, NC
I knew Tom from his days at Olympic Oil in Chicago. Despite being a hero in Chicago, he made others feel like they were the special ones. Warm, humble, quiet, funny - the kind of guy you'd want to be your friend. It is great to see so many others note that they remember him fondly for more than his basketball exploits.
Gary Babic
November 02, 2013 | The Villages, FL
I well remember Tom's playing days in the NBA. Sad to know that he has passed away.
October 09, 2013
Remember Tom at UT in 1966 when I served as manager for the basketball team. He always treated everyone well.
Robert Beightol
July 31, 2013 | Roanoke, VA
One of the many visits Tom went hunting with my Dad. A memory I will always have of special person.
Frances Young
June 24, 2013
I will never forget the gentle giant marching next to the shortest guy in B Company at MMI. Watching him bloom playing basketball was such a treat. God bless and comfort all of his family and friends. Mary Jo Shannon
May 04, 2013
My husband and I would attend the Bulls game and Boerinkle was one of our favorite players. Its something how you always have your favorite plavers and he was one of ours. May he sleep in peace.
hyde
April 15, 2013 | TX