Charles T. "Tommy" Underdown

Charles T. “Tommy” Underdown, age 76, a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He loved hunting and fishing. Tommy served in the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division during Vietnam.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Betty Ruth Underdown.

Tommy is survived by a half-brother: Michael Allen Bruce (Janie) of Riceville, a niece: Lyndsey Luttenburger, a nephew: Travis Rogers, and a great-nephew: Andrew Rogers.

Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Ziegler Funeral Home, and a funeral will follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend Terry Underdown officiating. Interment will follow at South Liberty Cemetery in Riceville.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Charles T. “Tommy” Underdown.