Thomas Marvin "Pop" Burroughs

thomas burroughs

August 11, 1947 ~ November 23, 2018

Thomas Marvin Burroughs, “Pop” 71 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on November 23, 2018 in Leonardtown, MD. He was born on August 11, 1947 in Leonardtown, MD and was the son of the late Clara Thompson Burroughs and George Burroughs. Pop is survived by his children Melissa Anne Burroughs Alvey of Mechanicsville, MD, Andrea Faye Nelson of Mechanicsville, MD, grandchildren Lacie Kaye Price, Cidney Nichole Rogers, Lane Tyler Price, Summer Lee Nelson, Amber Marie Buckler, and Nevaeh Crystal Burroughs. As well as, his two brothers and 3 sisters. In addition to his parents, Pop was preceded in death by a sister. A lifelong St,. Mary's County resident, Pop worked for the Federal Government as an electrician for 30 years, retiring in 2002. He loved crabbing, cutting and delivering wood. Pop enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area 513 E. Charles Street P.O. Box 1889 La Plata, MD 20646.

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  1. Tommy was a great co-worker and person who took the time to mentor me in the electrical field in the mid 70’s.
    We shared many good times at PAX River and condolences to the family at this time.

  2. Dear Melissa, Lacie, Lane and Family,
    We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s and Grandfather’s passing. He was such a kind man and friendly to everyone.
    Peace be with all of you.
    Love,
    Deb and Gary Lewis.

  3. Terry Clarke Meador says:

    Dear Melissa, Andrea and all of Tommy’s family and friends. I was sad to hear about Tommy’s passing. He was such a kind, sweet man. I remember seeing him playing bingo with his sister. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

  4. Dale Vallandingham says:

    My condolences to the family. I was fortunate to work with Tommy at Pax in the Electric Shop. He was a good guy, avid Dale Earnhardt fan and pitch player. RIP Tommmy.

  5. Thomas Goldsborough says:

    To The Burroughs Family,
    We send our condolences on the loss of Tommy! He was always such a nice man!
    Tommy & Rose Goldsborough


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