Tommy Joe Bardwell or “TJ” to some, age 63, of Lake Brownwood was taken home to be with his Lord on Monday, June 22, 2020 after a sudden illness.  He fought a good fight.  He loved his family, fishing at night, gardening, and loved his dogs.

He is survived by his loving parent, Charles Banks of Brownwood, brothers Walter Fred Bardwell of Brownwood, Glenn Bardwell and wife Nancy of Blytheville, Arkansas, sisters, Cheryl Franks and husband Rex of Brownwood, Diane Graham and husband Charlie of Gardendale, Texas, Jeannette Buris and husband Tim of Brownwood, Jackie Carmack of Granbury, Texas, Darla Chriswell and husband Doug of Tennessee, step siblings, Nelda Pott and husband Allen of Brownwood, Andrea Thompson and husband Mike of Burleson, Texas, Melissa Carroll and husband Richard of Azle, Texas, and Chuck Banks and wife Brandy of Cleburne, Texas.  He also was survived by a close friend, Virginia Lewis and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, June 26, in the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Slaymaker officiating.  Burial will follow at the McDaniel Cemetery north of Bangs.

Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 Pm on Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Tommy Joe is still blessing others even after his death as he was an organ donor.  Memorials can be made to DonateLife.com

Friends are encouraged to sign the guestbook at www.davismorisfuneralhome.com.