Thomas S. Burchette

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Thomas S. Burchette, 61, Gas City, died at 11:03 p.m. on Thursday, November 24, 2016, in Marion General Hospital. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Charles and Lou Jane (Brooks) Burchette.

Thomas was a 1973 graduate of Mississinewa High School, and he attended New Hope Baptist Church in Gas City. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Pirates. Thomas enjoyed watching his niece and nephew in their sporting events, and he especially enjoyed playing chess with his great-niece.

He is survived by his mother, Lou Jane Burchette, Gas City; brother, Mike (Lisa) Burchette, Gas City; nieces, Becca Burchette and Kerri (Brian) Wortinger, Gas City; nephew, Brett (Patty) Burchette, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania; great-nieces, Kamryn, Katelyn, and Caroline; and great-nephew, Owen Michael.

His father, Charles Clyde Burchette, preceded him in death.

Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, 400 E. Main St., Gas City. Services begin at 4 p.m. with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will be in Campbell Cemetery on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in New Tazewell, Tennessee.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the funeral home for final expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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