Thomas Lonis Brister

Thomas Lonis Brister obituary, Oakdale, LA

Thomas Lonis Brister

Thomas Brister Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rush Funeral Home - Pineville on Jun. 12, 2024.
Mr. Thomas Lonis Brister, 57, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA.
He was a loving father and son. Thomas retired from the FCI Pollock Penitentiary after twenty years. He was an avid woodworker, and he loved riding his Harley. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde W. Brister.
Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include one son, Chandler Leggett of Pineville; his mother, Patricia Brister of Alexandria; one brother, Paul W. Brister of Alexandria; and one sister, Linda Ann Brister Jordan (Vince) of Winnfield.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Brister family by visiting www.rushfh.com.
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