Long remembered for his years of service as the Rutherford County Property Assessor and a leader with the Almaville Fire Department, Tommy Sanford passed away Monday (8/24/2015) at his home.

75-year old General Thomas "Tommy" Sanford was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County.

Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess commented . . .

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He became Property Assessor when Harold Baltimore died in office, and served for 22 years until deciding to retire. In addition, he was a Mason at Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, and a Shriner with Al Menah Shrine Temple. He was a member of Locks Memorial United Methodist Church.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, General Bryant and Flora Mai Sanford. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Joan Sanford; daughter, Laura Shri-Lahn (John) Sanford Glasner; grandchildren, John Thomas Glasner and Amy Glasner; and great-grandson, Oliver Glasner.

A Chapel service will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Jennings and Ayers. Leland Carden will officiate with the Almaville Volunteer Fire Department serving as pallbearers. Burial will follow in McClaren Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be 4:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422. Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.