Thomas Edward Ludford

     Thomas Edward Ludford, 78, of Marion, passed away, Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his residence.

     Tom was born in Chicago, IL, on July 15, 1944, to the late Howard William Ludford and Irene Goodwin Ludford. He was married to Juanita Faye Hancock Ludford and was a member of Nealsville Church of God. Tom was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

     In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ludford.

     Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Juanita Ludford; seven children, Kim Rowe (Eric), Traci Mills, Kyle Ludford (Courtney), Misty Anderson (John), Mariva Swathwood, Brian Varnadore, and Robert Varnadore; a sister, Peggy Patterson (Chester); twenty eight grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren; a niece, Elizabeth Patterson; and a nephew, Michael Patterson.  

     A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Nealsville Church of God. Rev. Timothy Macon will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the Church.