Thomas J. Burcham, age 84, of Fairview Heights, IL, born on August 13, 1940, in Collinsville, IL, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Tom “Tough Old Man” was a former supervisor with Metro-East Industries in Alorton for 30 years. Tom enjoyed carpentry and could make just about anything. He loved camping in their recreation vehicle around the United States and Canada.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Connie F. nee Farris Burcham; his parents, John and Rita (nee Windmoeller) Burcham.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Thomas Burcham of Fairview Heights, IL and his daughter, Christina (Mark) Swalley of Fairhope, AL; 7 grandchildren, Clarissa Burcham, Jessica (Jonathan) Flores, Wendy (Dane) Arnold, Samantha (James)Juaire, Mathew Rottnek, Nicholas Cline and Peter (Meghan) Cline; 5 great grandchildren, Alexia Flores, Leilana Flores, Zander Burcham, Alistair Juaire and Everett Arnold; his brother, David (Patricia) Burcham, his companion, Alexandra Ragle and his baby girl Cleo. Tom is also survived by many loving brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Family Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Kassly Mortuary Ltd, Fairview Heights, IL with Rev Tarrah Vaupel presiding.
Interment at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
