Thomas Etheridge, 73, of Summit, MS passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1952.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Quincy and Nellie Whittington Etheridge; his beloved wife, Nell Durham Etheridge; and his brothers, Willie J. Etheridge, Nelson Etheridge, Quincy Etheridge, Jr., Charles Hosea Etheridge, Paul Etheridge and Milton Etheridge.

Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Kylene Harrigton; his bonus children, Linda Wallace and Ken Moak; his sisters, Essie Allred, Faye Etheridge, Iris Rouchon (CJ), and Pauline Huhn (Eddie); his brother, Milford Etheridge; grandchildren, Kyry Morris, Chaleigh Chisholm and Baylor Harrington; great grandchildren, Jed and Jake Morris; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held at Sharkey Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery in Liberty, MS. Bro. Eric Moak will officiate. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.