Thomas Begando, 80, Columbus

Thomas E. Begando, 80, died Friday, June 3, 2022, surrounded by family. Born May 22, 1942 in Roseland, Tom, graduated from Cherokee County Rural High School with the class of 1960. He later attended Pittsburg State University for two years and received a diploma in refrigeration. Tom enlisted in the United States Army Reserve March 7, 1964 and was honorable discharged as a Specialist E-4…