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Thomas Fretwell Obituary
REIDSVILLE - Thomas "Tommy" Floyd Fretwell, II, 32, of 2925 NC Highway 14, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 24 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Mr. John Kimmons officiating. Interment will be at a later date in a local cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Thompson, Brad Sparks, Steven Tuttle, Jason Swain, Brice Holliman, Joe Vyhnanek and Willy Coe.
Tommy was born in Guilford County and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and received his Associates Degree from Rockingham Community College in Industrial Systems Technology. He was a recipient of the Train and Gain Scholarship from Miller Brewing in Eden and was a self employed carpenter and an avid Carolina Tarheel Fan. He touched many lives, even in death, with his decision to be an organ donor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ruth Chandler and paternal grandparents, Zeb and Claudia Fretwell.
He is survived by his wife, Ashley Barker Fretwell; sons, Jeremy Tyler Moricle and Thomas "T" Floyd Fretwell, III; daughter, Hailey Corrine Fretwell, all of Reidsville; father, Thomas "Tommy" Floyd Fretwell, Sr. and wife, Fran of Greensboro; mother, Cynthia Chandler Boger and husband, David of Greensboro; sisters, Melanie Fretwell Thompson and husband, Kevin and Brittany Michelle Fretwell, all of Eden; maternal grandfather, Albert Chandler of Reidsville; a large extended family and many friends.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Tuesday evening at Wilkerson Funeral Home until 9 p.m. and also on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Carl and Faye Stone. Other times the family will be at three separate residences; Jeff and Sheri Barker, 536 John Street, Eden; David and Cindy Boger, 3 Drakestone Court, Greensboro; Carl and Faye Stone, 570 Brown Road, Reidsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America, P.O. Box 16810, Alexandria, Va. 22302-0810.
Wilkerson Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be made at www.wilkersonfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Fretwell
Andrea Somers
July 6, 2008
Tommy is truly missed each & every day! I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and thoughtfulness as we all are at a loss for words sometimes. He touched so many people's lives in so many special ways! He was truly loved & His kindness & faith in God will never be forgotten.
Beth Smart
July 1, 2008
Faye and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the love and peace of Jesus help you in the coming days.
Michelle (Miller) Lambert
June 29, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family. My brother Donald and I went to school with both Melanie and Tommy. May God's power give you stregnth in this time of tragedy.
Lane Howell
June 28, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
RIP Tommy
Joe & Jen Vyhnanek Vyhnanek
June 28, 2008
We miss our friend,
Prayers for the family, and espcially his children.
Angie Wilson (York)
June 25, 2008
Melanie and family ,this Craig & Angie (York) Wilson.
we are sorry about Tommy we know you will miss him. We are thinking about you during this time. we all had a lot of good times together.
Teresa Moore Misek
June 25, 2008
Dear Faye & family, My heart is broken for all of you as you struggle with this tragedy. My hope and prayer is you will find some peace in your wonderful memories as your heart heals. Tommy & Cindy, as a mother who has lost a child all I can say is there is no pain any worse and this is truly your darkest hour and even though it may seem like it will last forever, I promise you, it won't. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Chasity Hartness-Bailey
June 25, 2008
Melanie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most trying time.
Chris (Leo) Wilkins
June 25, 2008
My prayers are with you. Tommy will be greatly missed by many. God bless you.
sherri higdon parks
June 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
melanie fretwell thompson
June 25, 2008
I am Tommy's sister and would like to Thank everyone who took the time to make an entry. We had appox. 500 people at the funeral home last night and that was a great testimony.For those of you who don't know, my brother expressed his faith in God and I can rest knowing that. I love him and will see him in HEAVEN one day.
Jeannie Gauldin
June 25, 2008
Ashley and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through your time of great sorrow. Tommy will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten!
Tom & Malinda Collins
June 25, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as Tommy has left your earthly family. May you all know God's comfort and peace and love for you.
Leigh Vaughn
June 24, 2008
Ashly you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linley Gerringer
June 24, 2008
TO A GOOD AND BEST FRIEND, YOU WILL BE MISSED. AND I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WERE LOVED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Calvin & Teresa Gilley
June 24, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about little tommy,Our prayers are with you.
David & Shelley Armitage
June 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during these difficult days. God Bless you.
Brandy Pyron Myers
June 24, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Tommy and I went to school together and we were always friends. He was a sweet, smart guy and fun to be around. I know he will be missed. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Rosalyn & Lathan Bondurant
June 24, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tommy, you will greatly be missed by those whos lives you've touched.
Faye Roney
June 24, 2008
Allyson Fretwell and family
Just wanted to send my love to you and let you know I am praying for you and your family.
Debbie & Richie Guill
June 24, 2008
Ashley, Hailey and T,
We are so sorry you are having to go through this but please always remember the good times you had and no one can take that from you. We will be there for you not only today, but forever!! I love you Ash!! Deb, Richie, Hunter and Kelsey
Carolyn and Johnny Doss
June 24, 2008
Our prayers are with you during this time.
Michelle Hensley-Shelton
June 24, 2008
Melanie and Family,
I have known Tommy forever it seems, I will always remember his contagious smile. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for the days to come.
Kim Green
June 24, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Tommy. May God watch over you and your family in this time of loss. I will keep you all in my heart and pryers.
Nicole Williams Cook
June 24, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ellie Williams
June 24, 2008
Our Love,Sympathy and Prayers are with all the Family.
Ellie and Jack Williams
Stephanie,Zach and Dylan's Grandparents
Allison Lemons
June 24, 2008
Melanie and Family, We extend our deepest sympathies to you all. We will keep you in our prayers.
Kevin, Allison, Jared and Avery Lemons
Jan Trent Cooke
June 24, 2008
Cindy and Family;
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time of great sorrow.
Amy Isley
June 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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