Tommy Richard Burleson, 79, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Monroe, North Carolina. Tommy was born on October 4, 1943 in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Tommy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. After leaving the Army, he pursued a career in the electrical industry and was a Division Manager with Duke Power.
Tommy enjoyed family and church time, yard word, bird watching, traveling and cooking. He also enjoyed spoiling his granddaughters and they were often deemed the “sparkle in his eyes”. His family will remember him for his unique character and someone that “broke the mold”.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Bud Sparks and Cartha B. Burleson; son, John S. Burleson; brother, Bill Burleson; and sisters, Grace Burleson and Faye Biddix. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Burleson; son Jason Burleson and wife, Jitka, of Prague, Czech Republic and Michael Brown and wife, Erica; granddaughters, Julia and Ava Brown, all of Indian Land, South Carolina. He is also survived by his brothers, Danny Burleson and wife, Susan; and Bobby Burleson and wife Martha; sister Shirley Conley, and sister in law, Sue Burleson, all of Spruce Pine, North Carolina.
A funeral service will be held Thursday February 16, 2023 at Faith Baptist Church, Mint Hill, at 1:00pm. The family will receive friends and family from 11:30am until 1:00pm at the church prior to the service.
A visitation in Spruce Pine, North Carolina will be Friday, February 17, 2023 at Webb Funeral Home from 2:00pm-3:00pm with burial following the visitation at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemefery.
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Tommy Burleson’s name and then you may sign his guestbook. Heritage Funeral Service in Indian Trail, NC and Webb Funeral Home have been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Burleson and is honored to be serving the Burleson family. Mr. Burleson’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.
