E. Thomas Burckhalter Jr.

E. Thomas Burckhalter, Jr., 80, of Evans, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren following a brief illness.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thomas Burckhalter, Sr. and Hilda Sturgis Burckhalter of North Augusta, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janis Haskell Burckhalter; his children, Jennifer Finch (Andy), April Keefe, Clay Burckhalter (Katie), and Bryce Burckhalter (Austin); his grandchildren, Madison Fernandes, Harrison Fernandes, Julia Finch, Caroline Finch, Knox Burckhalter, Finn Burckhalter, and Elsie Burckhalter; and his siblings, Don Burckhalter (Jane) and Kathy Mitchell.

For more than fifty years, Tommy served thousands of clients in Augusta and the surrounding area as a trusted financial advisor. He cherished the outdoors and his beloved dogs, becoming an avid huntsman and fisherman who fulfilled lifelong dreams with journeys to the Scottish Highlands, the Canadian wilderness, and the salmon-rich waters of Alaska.

His deepest joy came from knowing that all of his children shared a personal relationship with the Lord. Tommy openly shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone he met, living a life defined by faithful study, deep devotion, integrity, and honesty.