Tommy Temple Sr.

Tommy Temple Obituary

Tommy Hoyle Temple, Sr.,76, a loving father and grandfather passed away quietly on Wednesday. He was a dedicated employee with Merck Pharmacuticals for 35 years. A member of Ridge Road Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and was a member of the choir. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Rose Hill Hunting Club, the Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge # 161. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Saturday at Ridge Road Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Zebulon Town Cemetery, Zebulon, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his son: Tommy Hoyle Temple, Jr. and wife Carol of Wake Forest; daughters, Lynne Marie Temple of Burlington and Laura Temple Wallace and husband Scott of Greensboro; brother, Alton Liles Temple and wife Glenda of Southport, NC; five grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary’s Street from 6-8 pm on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridge Road Baptist Church, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.

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Published by The News & Observer on Sep. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Temple

10 Entries

Rick Hamlett

October 7, 2009

I wiil miss Tommy alot the love and zest he had for life was like no one elseI've ever kown. We spent alot of years working together at Topsail. I must have built 3 or 4 Tommy room, a room were he could stay in if another family was at the cottage,well I never finish this last one God had his room ready in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.

September 13, 2009

I just heard the very sad news today. Tommy was one of the most kind, caring, genuine and positive people I have ever met. I came to know Tommy through a friend of mine who helped Tommy with many remodeling projects at his beach home on Topsail Island. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Tommy's family. I know God will ease your pain and comfort you. Tommy was a truly special person.

Linda McFarland

September 11, 2009

The Lewis family of Greensboro will be here to hold you when you get here. We are so sorry for your loss.
With much love Noreen and the boys

September 11, 2009

The Ward family, from Ahoskie, expresses their sympathy, and wants Tommy's family to know that we are thinking about them at this time. We have fond memories of his visits to Nags Head every summer, and have always been so appreciative of all the work he helped do on the cottage when he came to visit. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Otis Sizemore

September 11, 2009

Tommy was without a doubt one of the most unforgettable and likable people I ever met. It was my pleasure to work with him for many years, to enjoy his humor, value his knowledge, and cherish his friendship. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Otis Sizemore
Maggie Valley

September 11, 2009

The Gillispie family from Greensboro, friends of Laura & Scott Wallace, will be keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy is with you.

Mark Cimerro

September 11, 2009

He was a fantastic Uncle, I will miss him! I will always remember his funny stories he would tell around my Mom's kitchen table. Just recently he helped me further develop my sales carrier as he told me his "vitamin B story."
Mark Cimerro
Son of Joyce Temple Jewell

Cindy Westmoreland

September 11, 2009

Dear Laura,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The entire Division 4 team want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers: you have our deepest sympanys. We love you.

Stephanie Bias

September 11, 2009

Tommy Temple was one of my favorite people on Earth. No one could make me laugh like TT and he always, without fail, lifted my spirits. His love of life and his family, the "Have I ever told you about...?" tales, his "opinions" (and as he would say..."Everybody's got one..."), his generous and inquisitive nature and his faith were hallmark "Tommy". He would circle the church bulletin with music that "I want Jerry to play that at my funeral..." and cross his arms and say "I am serious!" Tommy personified loyal and genuine friendship. On Saturday afternoon, I am going to spend some time remembering Tommy at a place he loved...Topsail Beach. Thanks for the memories, TT...
Stephanie

September 11, 2009

As friends of Alton and Glenda, we send you our deepest sympathy and warm wishes.May your loving memories sustain you the days ahead, Shirley and Joe Taylor

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