Thomas Neal Pafford, 72, of Springville, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at his residence.
Thomas was born Friday, December 23, 1949, in Camden, Tennessee, to the late Aubrey Pafford and the late Marcelle Bain Pafford. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons: Jacob Pafford and Micah Pafford; and one brother, Ronald Pafford.
He retired after many years with General Electric as a project manager. Thomas loved his work and what he did took him all over the world. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and enjoyed gardening.
He was married Tuesday, January 5, 1982, to Kathy French Pafford, who survives, of Springville, Tennessee.
Along with his wife, he is also survived by one sister: Cynthia (Carl) Melton of Camden, Tennessee; and one brother: Mike (Susan) Pafford of Pleasant View, Tennessee.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, Tennessee, 38242.
The body is to be cremated with no services planned at this time.