Thomas Acquard

Thomas "TA" Brian Acquard

LUMBERTON — Thomas Brian Acquard, 57, of Lumberton, entered eternal peace at his home on June 12, 2016. He was born in Corfu, N.Y. on Aug. 19, 1958, a son to Jerry Acquard and Pat Butler.

Tommy was married to Brenda G. Acquard (Sampson) on Feb. 14, 1980; they were married 36 years. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed riding his Heritage Softail Harley Davidson, collecting vintage and modern firearms and being a mechanic and truck driver. He was an employee of Reserve Equipment and had previous employment at Deese Coach Line, D&I Trucking and Nash Finch. TA was a "Jack of All Trades."

Tommy is survived by his wife Brenda, of the home; a brother-in-law, Eugene Scott and wife Peggy, both of Lumberton; and his sisters-in-law, Debra Sue Locklear, Juan Scott, Melissa Scott and Helena Wilkins, all of Lumberton.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Butler, and brothers-in-law John L. Scott and Jerry Scott.

Tommy loved children and was a big influence in the upbringing of Tecia Stauch (spouse Albert) of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Stephanie Cummings of Lumberton. He also had a special group of nieces for whom he was a positive role model and loved dearly, Julie Lowry of Lumberton, Harley Hunt of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Jazzlynn Fields of Lumberton.

The family will receive friends at Revel's Funeral Home of Lumberton on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral services following the wake at 8 p.m. Special speakers will include Tom Thomas, Rudy Dial and Heath Worriax, while prayer will be provided by the Rev. Sanford Chavis. A graveside service and burial will follow on Friday at 11 a.m. at Lumbee Memorial Gardens.