Thomas Neil “Tommy” Bourn, of the Society Hill Community in Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the age of 78. He was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi, the fifth of eight children, to John Maxie and Myrtle Bourn and has been a resident of Society Hill since 1972. Tommy was a U.S. Army veteran who served our country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a carpenter and handyman by trade. When not working, he enjoyed being outdoors in nature and loved his time spent hunting and fishing. Tommy was generous to a fault and would help anyone who had a need. He will be remembered for the countless acts of kindness to the many in his community who needed help with home projects and repairs.
In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Bourn; and a son, Rubin-James Bourn. Tommy is survived by his wife, Judith “Judy” Bourn; two daughters, LuAnn Carr and Maybert Marie Bourn; a son, Thomas-John Benjamin Bourn; a sister, Carolyn Harvey; five brothers, Kenny (Betty) Bourn, Johnny (Helen) Bourn, David (Shelia) Bourn, Gordon (Cindy) Bourn, and Richard Bourn; six grandchildren, Christopher Bourn, Tyler Hunter Bourn, Justin (Kat) Graves, Austin Graves, Thomas Joel Bourn, and Adeline Mullins; and two great-grandchildren, Jaxon Graves and Hasil Graves.
The funeral service for Tommy will be private.
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