Tench "Tom" Dula
October 28, 1926 ~ May 17, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Tench "Tom" Dula, 89, of Asheville, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Jesse and Alma Bane Dula. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Cody Dula, in 2009, and by his son, Thomas "Mike" Dula, in 2004.
Mr. Dula was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his sons, Jerry Dula, and Ron Dula and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Russell Dula, Scott Dula, and Michael Dula; great-grandchildren, Tyler Dula, Kendall Dula, and Tenley Dula; and brother, Jesse L. Dula and wife Betty.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Dear Jerry and Ron, We were very sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. Please know we will be praying for the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. We all loved Tech very much and he will be missed . My grandmother was Martha Dula Triplett.
Ronnie and Jerry, family and friends,
I was shocked to hear of Tom\’s passing. He was a dear friend and a good neighbor. Tom had a way of cheering a person up if they were down. His stories were funny. Whatever the topic was, he told it as he believe it. I will miss his laughter and his presence in the community. Our deepest condolences to each of you. He was one of the best. He has left many memories for each of you. Cherish each one of them. May God bless each of you.
Jerry, Ronnie and Family, We are so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. Daddy would often call to see how Tom was doing. In fact, he phoned a couple days before Daddy passed on Easter weekend. Our families have known each other for a lot of years. He and Juanita are missed by many but not forgotten.
Although unable to attend funeral services, my Mother and I will remembering you and your family in prayer. May you be comforted with peace and fond memories during the difficult days ahead.
Our deepest sympathy,
Ron, Bev, Scott& Russell, We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
THE FIRST time I met TOM was at BELK in CHARLOTTE After 5min. I HAD KNOWN HIM A LIFE TIME. HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME.I HAS TRYED TO CALL HIM THIS WEEK. did not get him. I WAS AFRAID SOME THING WAS WRONG. MARY CALL ME YESTERDAY TO GIVE ME THE BAD NEWS. I WILL MISS HIM.
We are so very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We saw him not too long ago and he seemed to be fine He was his happy self. I would call him sometimes just to see if he was okay. We are going to miss him
I will miss you Tench! Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family.
Dear Dula family,
Our hearts are heavy with the news of Tom’s passing. We both worked with Tom at O’Reilly’s and he was a wonderful person to be around. We all considered him a grandfather and person from whom we could seek wisdom and advice from. The world has lost a great man and your family has lost an inspiration.
Dear Jerry and Ronnie, we are cousins. My Grandparents were Caldwell and Irene Denny. Tench was so much like my Granddaddy, always giving the children loose change and a smile! Tench put me on the first pony I ever sat on. He would bring Granny his most recent ‘catch’ to cook up for my Great Grandpa, Leon Quinn. Tench will be remembered! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a sweet man. I always give him a hug when he was leaving. Our granddaughter Kendall was telling me last week that when her pawpaw Tom came to see her that he always gave her money. He would stop at day care when she was little to see her. He was always smiling. May God be with you during this time. He will be missed.
Tom was a life long friend and I will surely miss him. He always greeted you with a warm smile and cheered you up no matter how bad things were. I know we will meet again in heaven. Your brother in Christ forever.
to jerry and ronnie i am so sorry about the loss of your father he was a great man. he will be missed. as you we have been like family for many years. and i love all of you. my heart and my prayers are with you.
your friend
sondra chambers jarvis
I\’m so sorry for your loss.
I just heard this news and I am so sorry for the loss of another member of the greatest generation. I always enjoyed working with Tench at the Sheriff’s Dept back in the 70s and talking politics, current events and farming with him at the Tastee Diner.He was a good man.