aupops2, Friend and Great Auburn Man...

[Dixie1860 27]

...has gone on to better things. We will miss you buddy!!

Thomas “Tom” Donald Shuford completed his earthly journey and went to be with the Lord Jan. 29, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer that took its toll on his health.

He was born and raised in Brevard. His parents, Frances and Clyde Shuford, preceded him in death as did his brother, Ron, of New Tazewell, Tenn.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Judy Carter Shuford, of Portland, Tenn .; brother, Bill (Lisa), of Etowah; sons, Brad (Laura) Shuford, of Knoxville, Tenn ., Nicholas (Karen) Shuford, of Chattanooga, Tenn ., and Patrick Shuford, of Franklin, Tenn .; five grandchildren and 16 step-children/grandchildren.

He graduated from Brevard High School in 1961. He was the starting guard on Brevard’s North Carolina State Champion-ship Football Team. He was very active in the Monogram Club, 4-H Club, Key Club, high school annual staff, and a most avid Blue Devil.

He attended Auburn University, graduating in 1965 with a degree in chemical engineering. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and was very involved in all aspects of college life. He was so excited with Auburn’s amazing football season this year and their climb to reach the BCS Championship Game.

He began his professional career in the computer software business and later in the brick, ceramic tile and marble industry, serving on numerous industry affiliated state and national committees and as president of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. He moved his family to Franklin, Tenn. in 1992.

One of his lasting joys was the birth of his fifth grandchild, Sam Shuford, in November 2013. His beaming smile would light up the entire room as he held baby Sam Shuford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thomas Donald Shuford’s memory to The American Cancer Society.

A private celebration of life will be held soon to scatter his remains in the mountains of his beloved home in Brevard.

[Dixie1860 27]

Mods, I know I have a thread in both Forums, so if you need to, please combine them. Just wanted to make sure everyone knew.

[WarAJEagle 5]

Very sad. RIP Mr. Shuford, War Eagle!

[bigbird 60,580]

Tom and I met through AE a few years ago and since then have become very close. I will miss my friend and anxiously wait for the day to see him again. My prayers go out to Judy and the rest of his family.

[tigerwings 75]

We will miss you pops!

[chimesAU 89]

Very sad to hear. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones...War Damn, pops.

[icanthearyou 4,463]

Love you Pops. I will miss you. Heck, I already do.

[Magnolia and College 1]

I had been wondering where he'd been the last few weeks. Thought if something had happened we may have never known. I'm glad some of you knew him more so we do.

Enjoyed his contributions. Shared a few PM''s with him and am saddened by his absence here. I wish I'd known he was sick.

Wasn't it him that shared about his daughter passing a good while ago, possibly per merger days?

[augolf1716 21,305]

pops was the best god I miss him already.

[telling tiger 156]

Yes, Mag and College he did lose a daughter.

[JDUBB4AU 5,126]

WAR EAGLE POPS .. TOUGH NEWS.

[AUPride4Ever 0]

Wow. Very sad to hear this news. I've been a member since 2009 and Pops has always been one of my favorite posters. War Eagle, Pops! You will certainly be missed.

[lionheartkc 6,150]

Didn't know him personally, but through my interaction with him here, I know that pops was one of the good guys. Heaven may already be a perfect place, but one more Tiger can't be a bad thing. War Eagle pops.

[TeBoneAU 89]

Sad to hear my condolences to his family.

[JFDTiger80 790]

This is so sad. I enjoyed Pops so much on this site. He did not get to live long enough. I certainly bet he used his years on Earth to the max. We will miss you.

[ausburn 159]

Pops now has got access to all the inside information. God bless his family. I always appreciated his comments and insights. Miss seeing his comments already.

War Eagle

[3rdgen 2]

Hate to hear that about Pops thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family

[War to the Eagle 364]

I echo everyone's sentiments. It's been great seeing his posts, and may God bless him and his family.

[Mikey 16,751]

I miss him. War Eagle Tom!

[tigerchris 243]

War Eagle old friend.

[AU Counsel 64]

My thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace.

[TigerEye24 0]

Always got excited when we would post his tidbits of info. Sad loss for his family and his Auburn Family. May God bless his family in this time of mourning. Rest in peace and keep cheering our Tigers on from Heaven!

[AU Ivory_dealer 2]

God bless you Pops. Thanks for the wisdom good friend!

And War Eagle

[WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737]

Me and Pop's have been sharing info for over a year and a half. Great guy who encouraged me to start sharing info here. He will be missed. WDE Tom.

[McLoofus 35,182]

WDE, Tom. I didn't know you, but the respect, admiration and love you've earned from those who did is obvious.