Thomas Forrest Tufts Obituary
In loving memory of Thomas Forrest Tufts of Lakeland, Florida, born in Wayland, Kentucky, who departed this world on February 25, 2026 at the age of 87. Thomas leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Forrest Tufts to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Tufts and Amanda Tufts (Whitaker); his siblings, Winona (Fitzpatrick), Neldora (Blankenship), Donald Tufts and Frank Tufts (Eddie); and his grandfather Haylie Ropp (Andrew).
He is survived by: his wife Jean Rae Yerden (Yerden); his sons, Dr. Tom Tufts (Sherry) of Lakeland, FL and Tim Tufts (Sherry) of Kalamazoo, MI; his grandchildren, Victoria George (Daniel) of Lakeland, FL, Thomas III Tufts (Alyssa) of Lakeland, FL and Tyler Tufts (Monica); his great grandchildren, Lucas Salome-Tufts, Liam George, Lorelai George and Thomas IV of Lakeland, FL.; and his sister Betty Sue Castle of Columbus, OH. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Plant City Church of God: DONATE HERE. https://www.zeffy.com.
