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Thomas Evan Absher

1947 - 2012

BORN

1947

DIED

2012

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Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center

846 E. Stagecoach Trail

Fallston, North Carolina

Thomas Absher Obituary

SHELBY - Thomas Evan Absher, 65, of 327 Toney St., passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at his residence.

Tom was born in Gaston County, on June 18, 1947, a son of the late Evan Absher and Julia Armstrong Absher.

He was retired from FMC Lithium in Bessemer City and was currently working at Walmart in Shelby.

Tom was a member of Concord United Methodist Church in Bessemer City.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Absher Rudisill.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Priscilla Carnes Absher of the home; a son, Ricky Absher of Grover; a daughter, Valerie Adams, of Sweetwater, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Karen McSwain of the home; a brother, Grady Absher of Greensboro; a sister, Joyce Bailey of Charleston, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home and at other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bailey officiating.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com.

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Absher.

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

Published by Gaston Gazette from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2012.

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Karen Anderson

August 28, 2012

Papaw Tommy, the greatest man I've ever known. Thank you for everything you've ever done, and I know you will still continue to do. I love you very much. Please help me take care of mawmaw. I love you
Love, Your Granddaughter

Ruby Pence

August 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 28, 2012

Priscilla, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God is with you!

Sherry Vess

Keith Calhoun

August 27, 2012

I'm sorry to hear about Tom. We worked together at the Lithium mine for a long time. His family will be in my prayers.

Randall McSwain

August 27, 2012

Priscilla, Sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. I know he will be missed, both by you and Karen. I know she was taking it hard.God bless and may peace be with you.

Janinne Johnson

August 27, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family during this time. Remember God is with you and he will carry you through this time of grief.

Sandi Wright

August 27, 2012

My name is Sandi Wright. My husband, Steve and I met Tom when we were members of Parents Without Partners. He was such a nice guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. You will be in our prayers

Rebecca Patterson

August 27, 2012

So sorry to read about Tom ! He was a great friend back years ago when we were in PWP together. He was an awesome daddy for his kids. I know you will all miss him very much. Just rely on your faith and memories. Prayers going up for your family!

August 27, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GailWalker and Maryann Neal

johnny brooks,jr.

August 26, 2012

God bless your family,you will be missed.Love you man. your friend from fmc.

Mary Long

August 26, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May u find comfort and peace during this sad time in your life. Wish we cd be at the service. We r thinking of you and Karen. Love Tim and Mary n family

August 26, 2012

Praying the promises of God will continue to comfort and sustain you.
With deepest Sympathy
Joe and Philann

American Heart Association

August 26, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Lonnie Peeler

August 25, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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