May 25, 1947 – February 6, 2017
Thomas Bougher, 69, of Sheridan, passed away on February 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on May 25, 1947 to the late Clifford Eugene and Dorothy Thelma (Patrick) Bougher in Frankfort, Indiana.
He had a proud and distinguished career in the US Navy retiring with the rank of Yeoman First Class Petty Officer. Thomas served four tours in Vietnam as a PBR riverboat gunner. Thomas was a member of the Frankfort American Legion, Post 12, VFW in Somerset, Kentucky; AMVETS of North Fort Myers, Florida; and Past Commander at the Sheridan American Legion Post 67.
Thomas had many hobbies. He always looked forward to his visits at the Smoke Shop in Frankfort to play cards. Thomas loved fixing things, going to flea markets, camping, riding his motorcycle, and socializing. Thomas never met a stranger.
He cherished his loyal dog, Sony. He thoroughly loved spending time with his beloved wife, Karla (Bray) of 43 years, his children, and grandchildren. Thomas looked forward to attending his children and grandchildren’s events throughout the years. He loved wrestling with his great-grandchildren. Thomas leaves behind his loving wife, Karla (Bray) Bougher; their children, Jennifer (Christopher) Zissler of Louisville, KY, Nancy (Ron) Howard of Noblesville, and Megan Bougher of Sheridan, IN. Thomas was a proud grandfather to Theo Buck, Justin (Jessica) Buck, Ashley Buck, Kaila Buck, Amber Buck, Kyle Bougher, Brady Bougher, Evan Wallace and Blake Howard along with nine great-grandchildren. Thomas is survived by his two sisters; Pat (Hillis) Dunn, Mary (Dan) Fitzgerald and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Thomas in death are his two brothers, Danny and George Bougher and sisters, Mildred Saari and Barbara Lashbrook.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Fisher Family Funeral Services located at 508 E. 6th St. in Sheridan. Family and friends are invited to gather from 10:00 am till time of services. Rev. George Cooper will be officiating the services. Burial will immediately follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Thomas’s memory to: Sheridan American Legion Post 67, 406 E. 10Th St. Sheridan, IN, 46069. Online condolences: fisherfunerals.com.
Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Bougher family.