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Thomas “Tommy” Wayne Mooneyham Obituary

ELON - Thomas "Tommy" Wayne Mooneyham, 62, of 2060 Center Crest Drive, Elon, died at his residence on Saturday, March 28, 2015 after two years of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Cathy Salmons Mooneyham, who survives, and the son of Wayne Frederick Mooneyham and Christine Oakley Mooneyham, both deceased. Tommy was a member of the United States Army National Guard for six years. He retired from Wayne Mooneyham Heating and Cooling. Tommy attended Altamahaw Baptist Church. He was a member of the Men's Golf Association of Indian Valley. Tommy enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending time with his grandsons. He was an avid Duke Basketball fan.
In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by three children, Heather Mooneyham Denny and husband Mike of Edenton, NC, Melissa Mooneyham of Elon and Nick Mooneyham and special friend Karen Smith of Gibsonville; four grandchildren, Landon, William, Owen and Ryan Denny; a brother, Jeff Mooneyham and wife Linda of Elon; two sisters, Anna Teague and husband Randy of Cameron, NC and Tina Cheek and husband Terry of Burlington; and nieces and nephews, Matthew Mooneyham of Elon, Michael Teague of Homestead, FL, David Teague of Germany and Christopher Teague of Cameron, NC, Tanner Cheek and wife Mattie of California and Shannon Cheek of Wilmington.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Rosa Mooneyham and Isaac and Ethel Oakley.
A memorial service will be held at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:00 PM by Dr. Steve Tucker and Pastor Mike Denny. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington. At other times the family will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Altamahaw Baptist Church Building Fund, 3445 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2015.
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Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Mickey Neese, Bible Baptist Church.

Mickey Neese

April 2, 2015

Cathy so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Shanon Hankey Lee

March 31, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

David and Andrea Ross

March 31, 2015

Kathy, Heather, Melissa & Nick...... So, so sorry. Please now you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jeff, Anna and Tina, I know what it's like to lose a brother to soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Mooneyham

March 31, 2015

Thinking of you all. Tommy was a terrific person and certain will be very much missed.

Dianne Morgan

March 31, 2015

Prayers for each of you!! May you feel the love and hugs we are all sending!!! We will continue to lift you all in prayer in the coming days and weeks!!!

Jane Love

March 30, 2015

Love and prayers to the family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jorge & McKinley Navarrete

March 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I never had a chance to meet any of you, but Tommy loved you all, as he spoke of you often. I worked with him and he was so good to me and a wonderful friend, so I know the loss you must feel. He was an amazing man! Sending much love and prayers from my family to yours.

Stephanie Pierce

March 30, 2015

Tina, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charlie & Donna Partin

March 30, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of need. Linda I am thinking of you also.

Renee Jennings

March 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of Tommy's passing. Just know that others care and are here if you need us.

Renee Hinshaw

March 30, 2015

So truly sorry for your loss. Tommy was a good friend as well as a golfing and fishing buddy. He will be missed by many.

David Williams

March 30, 2015

We are sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

John & Danita Webb

March 30, 2015

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