Thomas David Tardiff
September 29, 1964 – December 24, 2025
Thomas David Tardiff, 61, of Zebulon, passed away at his home on December 24, 2025. He was born September 29, 1964, in Presque Isle, Maine, to parents, Charles Tardiff and Joyce Winchester.
Thomas worked as a welder and took great pride in his profession, valuing hard work and skill. He had a strong interest in day trading and enjoyed the focus and discipline it required.
A man of deep faith, Thomas loved the Lord and was devoted to his family. Quiet by nature, he influenced many through his humility, kindness, and gentle presence. Always friendly and smiling, he was also known as a lighthearted jokester who enjoyed bringing laughter to those around him.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Angie Tardiff; sons, Trevor Tardiff and Wayne Betts (Keiya); daughter, Whitney Betts (Amber); mother, Joyce Winchester (Sidney); sister, Tallie Rueber (Steve); and grandchildren, Elena, Leon, and Darrian. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Tardiff, and his brother, Timothy Tardiff.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 10:50 am, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Hales Chapel Baptist Church, 13396 NC-39, Zebulon, NC 27597, with a funeral service starting at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Hales Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Thomas to the Hales Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund by selecting “Love Offer” on the giving page. http://www.haleschapelbaptistchurch.org/giving-2.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
4 Comments
RIP my brother. Your crazy sense of humor will be missed by all of the gang
So sorry for your loss. Tommy lived life fully and he will be we missed by his CT cousins. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Tom,Rest in peace my dear friend..You will be truly missed.😞 My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends you left behind🙏🙏You will never be far from my thoughts!!❤️
Many great memories growing up back in the day that I can never forget. We actually learned a few things that you shouldn’t do back then and came out better on the other side. Prayers and condolences to the entire family and friends and just know that Tom is smiling down on us with Jesus Christ. Always loved never forgotten.❤️✝️🙏
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