Thomas E. Withrow

August 14, 1954 - January 18, 2018

Thomas Eugene Withrow…... was born, Saturday, August 14, 1954, in Bowling Green, KY, a son to the late, Douglas Withrow, Sr. and Carolyn McKinney Withrow. Thomas was a graduate of Bowling Green High School where he was in the band and played football for the Purples. He also attended Western Kentucky University as an Art major. Thomas was known for his artistic abilities and talent, and as a self-employed artist, his favorite mediums were pastels and charcoals. Thomas’ specialty was in drawing portraits and he was fortunate enough to have some of his pieces displayed at the Kentucky Museum and Capitol Arts Center on occasion. Thomas was also an avid jazz and funk enthusiast whose favorite artists ranged from Miles Davis to George Clinton, to name a few. His love for music carried over into his personal life as he was a guitarist in a band consisting of a close group of friends. On Thursday, January 18, 2018, Thomas crossed the horizon at the gentle age of 63 years. Along with his parents, Thomas was predeceased by sister, Camilla Withrow. To celebrate the life and legacy of Thomas, he leaves his children, Celena Withrow, Christopher (LaToya) Withrow, both of Bowling Green, KY and Daniel (Dee) Withrow of Louisville, KY; life partner, Carla Nelson and daughter Karika Nelson, both of Bowling Green, KY; grandchildren, Camron, King, Imani, Ciara, Akeelah, Camdyn, Daniel (Boogie) all of Bowling Green, KY and Danielle and Daniel II of Louisville, KY; brothers and sisters, Douglas Withrow, Timothy Withrow, Marian (Timothy) Benton, Marcia Withrow-McLean, Florence (Greg) Claypool, Vicki Withrow, Barbara Withrow, Janet Withrow, all of Bowling Green, KY and Richard (Cathy) Withrow of Columbus, OH; aunt, Hilda Sarver of Bowling Green, KY; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son