Thomas W. Sanderson

Thomas William Sanderson, 70, of Massillon, passed away December 26, 2024. He was born in Canton on December 22, 1954 to the late John and Annie Sanderson. 

Tom worked in plastics as a Quality Control Manager. He was a 1972 graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, and later attended Kent State and Stark Technical College to obtain his Associate's Degree. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and watching sports. He particularly liked football and baseball, which he played himself growing up and later coached as well. He also enjoyed watching his nieces and nephews play sports and support them in their interests. Tom loved Christmas and getting to put up all his decorations, which people in the community loved to see. Over the years, Tom and his wife, Adria had many dogs that they adored, including Reba, their current companion. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Adria Sanderson; brother, John (Sandra) Sanderson; sister-in-law, Carol (Ron) Wood; brother-in-law, William (Doris) Howard; sister-in-law, Linda Howard; and sister-in-law Paula Wireman; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Sunset Hills Burial Park on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory can be made to the Stark County Humane Society.