Thomas Burgess

Mr. Thomas Earl Burgess, age 62 of Nashville, passed away May 9 at Christian Care Center in Shelbyville. Mr. Burgess was a songwriter and pianist for a gospel quartet The Royals and was a retired chapel pianist from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. A memorial service was held May 16 at Vanderbilt University Hospital’s Rhea Chapel. Heritage Funeral Home – Columbia in charge of arrangements.