Thomas A. Brandeberry

January 20, 1931 - May 1, 2017

Thomas A. Brandeberry age 86, of Forest died Mon. May 1, 2017 at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. He was born January 20, 1931 in Bloomdale to the late Clyde F. and S. Hildred (Hartman) Brandeberry. He married Beverly R. Bliss on November 3, 1954 and she survives in Forest. Mr. Brandeberry is survived by three daughters Coleta (David) Schmidlin, Sylvania, Portia (Tim) Sons, Forest, Darnell (Michael) Kirschner, Bethel, 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren with one on the way and a sister Sara (Paul) Karns, SC. He was preceded in death by a grandson Jeremy Sons and one brother. He was a member of Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church, where he was the Sunday School Superintendent for more than 30 years. He was employed by Carbon Works, Fostoria, a farmer, and drove a school bus for Riverdale School District for 25 years. He also owned and operated Thomas Brandeberry Auctioneer Services. Mr. Brandeberry was an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. He enjoyed playing Euchre and square dancing. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sat. May 6, 2017 at Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church with Rev. Jan Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Patterson Cemetery, Forest. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m Fri. May 5, 2017 at Clark Shields Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church or Thomas A. Brandeberry Memorial Fund in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home 301 S. Patterson St. Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to send a condolence or share a story.