"Dear Sandy and Family, Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Tommy was so full of life and energy. He was a walking encyclopedia of the Burleson Family and its connections with Texas History. Our many Adventure Express charters together were memorable. On one such charter to Copper Mountain, Colorado, we got the kids to the hotel and tied up the buses. We were both tired, but he wanted to have a nice dinner. We wound up eating all-you-can-eat prime rib and giant baked potatoes with all the trimmings. Needless to say, he entertained me with many great stories of family, history and over-the-road driving. On a charter to the Bullock Museum, he was my personal tour guide. I really felt as if I was walking with a living presence of Texas History. Tommy\'s passing leaves us with great sorrow, but he will forever live on in our hearts and minds. See You On The Road. All Our Love, Fred & Dorothy"
In loving memory of
Thomas Carter Burleson
July 15, 1937 - September 16, 2020
Thomas Carter Burleson, passed away on September 16, 2020 at the age of 83. Tommy or "Tom Cat", as he was known, was born July 15, 1937 in Buda, Texas to Warren and Addielou Carter Burleson.
Following graduation from Buda, High School in 1955, Tommy joined the Navy and served until 1967, including 4 years overseas or at sea. He was discharged at Naval Communications Station Washington, DC and he joined the Prince George County Sheriff's office in Maryland becoming a Law Enforcement officer for a number of years. After some years, Tommy returned to Texas to help his father raising crops on his Central Texas farm. Soon, he started driving 18 wheelers, then driving a tour bus for several different companies in the Austin and San Antonio area.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, his bother Harold Burleson, his sister Rhonda Burleson, his son Freddie Burleson, grandsons Ryan and Rhett Mallory and granddaughter Hope Avery Burleson.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra Burleson; his daughter, Tommielee Burleson, step-children Brenda Mallory, Debra Henrichs, Ty Henrichs, Jack Butler and Lisa Avanilla; plus, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and a nephew.
Tributes
"All our love from the Mallory Family. Praying God will lift each one of you up and bring peace with all the wonderful memories. RIP Tommy"
"My sweet Tommielee, Honey my heart & prayers go out to you. Still to this day I can not look at you and see a grown woman. I still see that little girl. You definitely have grown into a very strong, beautiful & independent woman! Your daddy must have been very proud of his daughter! There will be times after everything calms that you will notice ?a sign? that will start appearing that makes you think of him. He is sending it to let you know he is thinking of you as well. It helps your heart & believe it or not, he will send ?the sign? at times and you will laugh. My sign from daddy was seeing a dump truck. May sound silly but...I knew he was sending me a sign of some sorts like heading to one of Lathum?s fights, if I was speeding, if I was upset. The list is endless. It always helps my heart. I hope this little way will help you as well. Love you sweet baby girl. God Bless, Brandy Bueno"
"My condolences to Sandy Burleson and family. Prayers sent your way. Love Sheila Mason"