Robert Thomas "Tommy" Englebright

1944 - 2025

Robert Thomas "Tommy" Englebright, Jr,, 81, of Oxford passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at UNC Rex in Raleigh.

Born in Granville County on April 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert Thurman Englebright and Eva Keeton Englebright.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Sossamon Funeral Home Chapel of Oxford. Rev. Cam Ford will officiate. Burial will follow at Meadowview Memorial Park.

Tommy worked at the A&P grocery chain as a butcher for 10 years before he began his journey as a proud tobacco farmer until he retired. Once retired, Tommy found peace and serenity on his farm sitting on the front porch of his log cabin that he, his father-in-law, Willie Faucette and several friends built with their own hands from trees on the farm. The cabin is where the family held many holiday gatherings, in particular, the 'nut cracking' party during Christmas which brought so much joy to all that attended as they sang Christmas carols, ate delicious food and played Christmas trivia. You've heard the old saying "There's no place like home". There was no place like the cabin for Tommy.

Tommy enjoyed playing baseball at Oak Hill in his younger years and was always up for a game with the Atlanta Braves. He also had a passion to care for his cows and all the animals on the farm. Twice a year, you would always see him on his John Deere tractor cutting and baling hay for the cattle which brought him so much joy. Every fall as the crops were in and it was time to rest, Tommy and his wife, Carol, would host their annual Brunswick stew party that brought so much laugher and happiness to all that attended.

As the years passed, Tommy began going to the Harold Sherman Adult Day Center where he was cared for by such an amazing staff. He loved going there four days per week to see his friends, drink his coffee, exercise and participate in activities and crafts. The family is very thankful for the sincere, quality care Mrs. Gail and team provided to "Mr. Tommy".

Survivors include two daughters, Catherine "Cathy" Currin (Todd) and Jeanne Belyea (Joe); two grandchildren, Dana Cortright (Jeff) and Michael David Hancock; two great grandchildren, Andrew David Cortright and Evan Hayes Cortright; three siblings, Dennis Englebright (Pat), Clarence Englebright (Debbie) and Eva Teel; one sister-in-law, Sandra F. Reavis and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy "Carol" Faucette Englebright; one son, David Englebright and one brother, Charles Englebright.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 28, 2025. From 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. All other times they will be at the home.

Flowers are accepted.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.