Thomas "Tommy" Gather Burger

Thomas “Tommy” Gather Burger, age 83, native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. 

He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles Clifford and Stella Bell Bishop Burger, and his wife of 54 years: Mary Helen Britton Burger, infant son: Thomas Gather Burger, Jr, sisters: Linda Henry, Bobby Gibson, Barbara Key, and Betty Ledford, along with his good friends and coworkers: Rex Wilcox, William Wilcox, and Larry Wilcox.

Thomas is survived by his sons and one daughter-in-law: Tommy Dewayne Burger of Athens and Chad Burger of Niota, granddaughter: Sierra Burger, grandson: Christian Miller, a great-grandson: Walker Bryant, and a sister: Ruby Borden.

Visitation will be held at Ziegler Funeral Home from 1:00-3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with a funeral service held at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

John Britton, Alan Ghorley, Christian Miller, Thomas Presley, Daniel Schleben, and Eddie Borden will serve as pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the services, please sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Thomas “Tommy” Gather Burger.