Thomas Mathew Burford

Thomas Mathew Burford obituary, Columbus, OH

Thomas Mathew Burford

Thomas Burford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evergreen Funeral Cremation and Reception - Columbus on Dec. 8, 2025.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Matthew Burford, fondly known as Tom. Born on March 2, 1961, in Newark, OH, to the late Franklin Delano Burford and Mary Doris (Day) Burford, Tom passed away on November 20, 2025, at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Survived by his loving son Thomas "Brad" Burford Sr., daughter Tabitha Burford granddaughters Nevaeh (Jimmy Ball) Burford, Hannah Burford, Kylie Sandlin, Udaya Wells, Daylin Wells, and grandson DayCian Wells. His legacy also lives on through great-grandchildren Angel Ball, Brinston Kegler, and Kaylix Burford. His sister Kathy (Randy) Whisner, sister-in-law Sandy Burford, many nieces and nephews and his cat Marley "Pretty Girl".

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mike Burford, David Burford, and grandson Thomas Bradley Burford Jr.

A private family viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST at Evergreen Funeral Service & Reception, 1855 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43219.

In celebrating Tom's life, we invite all who knew him to share their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. His life was a journey filled with moments that touched many hearts, and every memory shared will help to keep his spirit alive. Every photo will serve as a testament to the life he lived and the love he shared, a love that survives in the hearts of those he leaves behind.

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