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Thomas Gresham Obituary

Thomas E. Gresham, 78, passed away on Sunday evening, December 31, 2007 from complications of diabetes. Born on September 29, 1929 in Granville County; he was the son of the late Irvin and Olene Thomasson Gresham.
Thomas retired as supervisor for Garner Wholesale out of Greenville, for many years and a District Manager and VP for J.B. Long Company in Raleigh. He loved his dogs, TJ and the late Ginger, hunting, fishing, going to the beach and the Atlanta Braves.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Wall Gresham; children, Stephen Lee Gresham and wife, Judy and Lisa Gayle Gresham Perillo and husband, David; grandson, Gregory Morris; siblings, Dallas W. Gresham and wife, Opal and Mary Nell Hastings; nephews, Lewis King, David King and Dallas Gresham; and by other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother: William H. Gresham.
Family will receive friends on Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 St. Mary's Street on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Services, officiated by Pastor Aaron Eriksen, will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment with Military Honors, will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Flowers are appreciated; however, memorials may be made to SPCA of Wake County - 200 Petfinders Lane-Raleigh, NC 27603.
Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynne.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer on Jan. 1, 2008.

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January 3, 2008

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January 2, 2008

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