Thomas Robert "Tom" Gonder

Thomas (Tom) Robert Gonder, 74, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on March 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Thomas was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on January 20, 1952, to Robert "Bob" Gonder and Gladys Gonder. He worked in the casino industry for 25 years.

Thomas was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was often the first person to welcome anyone who came to church, greeting them with a warm smile and a friendly hug. He was deeply loved by his family and friends. When his grandchildren walked into the room, his face would light up with the biggest smile.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Bob" Gonder and Gladys Gonder, and his sister, Diane Stewart.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Pam Gonder; his sister, Ellen Lindsey of Gulfport, Mississippi; and his children, Michelle (Nathan) Bartusiak of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Koren (Thomas) Brune of Moss Point, Mississippi. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Brittney (Dawson) Bush, Damien (Presley) Brune, Timothy(Raylynn)Bartusiak, and Katelyn Bartusiak.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14928 Big Ridge Road, Biloxi, Mississippi 39532. The memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m.

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