Thomas Burnsed

Thomas Reginald “Tommy” Burnsed, age 73 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. 

Born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 11, 1946, he was a son of the late D. J. Burnsed and Billie Chisem Burnsed. Mr. Burnsed was a retired vice president of Riverdale Paving and also a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed cattle farming, traveling, and pheasant hunting. 

Surviving are wife, Lynda McNeal Burnsed of Clarkesville; children and spouses, Tom, Jr. & Geina Burnsed of Zebulon, Krista & David Snell of Snellville, Todd Burnsed of New York City, NY, Michael Rakestraw of Ball Ground, and Ryan Rakestraw of Jasper; six grandchildren; brother, Josie Burnsed of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Sandra McCoy of Suwannee. 

Memorial services are 11:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Craig Ward officiating. There will be a reception immediately the service following in the church fellowship hall. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com. 

Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.