Thomas Jefferson Cundiff, TJ, 46 years of age, passed away on November 26th, at Redwood of Independence. TJ was born March 8th, 1975 in Eugene, Oregon to Tyra and Tom Cundiff. He immediately stole the hearts of everyone around him with his big blue eyes and sweet smile. TJ was an only child and the oldest of five grandchildren. From a young age TJ loved to swim and it didn’t seem to matter how cold the water was. As he grew older he developed a fond love for music. He liked playing his guitar and listening to heavy metal music. TJ was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan! He loved his family, but was especially close to his beloved grandma Clara.
TJ was preceded in death by his mom, Tyra Cundiff, his maternal grandma, Clara VanBiber, his maternal grandpa Tranville Halfhill, his paternal grandma Anna Mae Cundiff, his paternal grandpa Jackie Lee Cundiff, and his cousin Justin Langston. He is survived by his dad, Tom Cundiff, his Uncle Dennis Halfhill and his wife Karen, his Aunt Pam Dull and her husband Bill, his Uncle Merle Cundiff and his wife Kathy, his cousin Patrick Halfhill and his wife Kim, cousin Jamie and her husband Jeremy, cousin Jacob Halfhill and his wife Cristina, and many other relatives and close friends.