Tom Prichard

Tom Prichard obituary, Paris, KY

Tom Prichard

Tom Prichard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Great Crossing Funeral & Cremation on Jan. 7, 2026.
Thomas "Tom" Bruce Prichard, 62, of Paris, passed away on December 26th, 2025, in his home.

He was born to James Jerome Prichard Sr. and Sharon Thomas Prichard on September 4th, 1963, in Buffalo, New York. Tom graduated from high school in Ashland, Kentucky, and received a Bachelor's Degree from University of Kentucky. After attending UK, he worked with the university for many years, adapting to new technology in classroom support in the IT department. He loved music, photography, and nature.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Sophia Prichard, and his former wife, Laura Prichard. He is also survived by his brother, Watt Prichard & his wife Lorie, and their children, Joshua, Jessica, Emily, and Matthew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, James "Jim" Jerome Prichard, Jr. who passed away in 2022.

A celebration of life will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Paris, KY on Sunday, January 18th at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, his daughter would like to urge you to donate to the 988 crisis lifeline or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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