Douglas "Tom" W. Sitton
December 14, 1942 ~ September 22, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
DOUGLAS "TOM" W. SITTON
CANDLER – Douglas "Tom" W. Sitton, 67, of Candler, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
A long-time resident of Buncombe County, he retired in 2003 from Norfolk Southern Railroad where he served as an engineer for 38 years, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 267.
Mr. Sitton was born December 14, 1942 in Bryson City, NC. He was of the Baptist faith and was the son of the late Odis H. and Edna Brown Sitton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Edith Sitton Camby.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joann Phillips Sitton. Also surviving, a daughter, Kimberly Sitton Burdette and husband Mark Burdette of Harrisburg, NC; a son, Eric Douglas Sitton of High Point, NC; three brothers, Cecil Sitton and wife Rita of Greensboro, NC, Harold Sitton and wife Mary, and Kenneth Sitton and wife Hester of Bryson City, NC; two sisters, Pat Sitton Biggs and husband Maurice of Bryson City, NC, and Carolyn Sitton Rowland and husband John of Asheville, NC; two grandsons, Dillon and Nicholas Burdette of Harrisburg, NC; seven nephews, nine nieces, and many beloved friends.
A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Towe officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation, 4345 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262.
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On behalf of BLET Division 267, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies. Brother Sitton will be greatly missed. If there is anything we can do for the family, please let us know.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
We will keep you in our thoughts
and prayers.
Sincerely,
Charles & Ella Mae Dowdle
Joanne
My love and prayers go to you and your family
Joann, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. I can think of several times Tom helped me out through the years if I had car trouble when delivering the mail in the ice and snow or just a flat tire. It seemed that I was always in front of or near your house when these things happened and I am so grateful to have known such a caring man.We will also miss his visits to the greenhouses. Please accept our deepest sympathy,Jack and Kay Young
Joanne, I’m so sorry for your loss. I graduated from high school with you and I remember Tommy from school too. If there’s ever anything I can do, please let me know. I will keep you in my prayers.
Judy S. Morgan
Sorry for your loss, Tom was a good friend and a great person.
Joanne & Family; We are very sorry for loss and our prayers are with your family.It was pleasure knowing and working with Tom.God Bless John & Carolyn Gorman
Kim-
I’m sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Scott
Kim and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We think of you all the time and the great times we had with the clogging team. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Christy Taylor Warren & Korey Warren
I am so sorry to learn of Toms passing. He was a good and very caring man. Tom was a joy to work with.It is my prayer that God can give you Peace in this time of sorrow.
Dear Joann and family,
I’m so very sorry about the passing of Tommy. He was a thoughtful, kind and dear person. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and grandchildren.
May God bless all of you.
Much love, Karen Biggs Hooper
Dear Joann, Kim and Eric,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time of deep sorrow.
Ruth and Tom Roberts
Joann and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It has been an honor getting to know Tom and your family over the last year. I cannot think of better friends to have acquired within the first year of our residence. You have done so very much for us, and I hope you know you have all of our support. Thank you for allowing us into your lives with such open arms. We are here for anything you might need. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne please accept our condolences at this time. If you need anything please Let us know.
Bryan and Kathy Whitson
Brianna,
Aaron
Logan
WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL PROVIDE COMFORT & LOVE FOR YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I LOVE YOU
MARIE
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for a short time. I’m sure he will be greatly missed. May God bless your family and loved ones.
I worked with Tom and know that he will be missed. Best Regards
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead.
Steve & Brenda Walker
Joann and Family,
So sorry to hear about Tom.
Good memories and old railroad stories will last a life time.
May God give you and all your family strength and comfort.
In Love and Sympathy,
Mike and Mary Whitson
Sorry to hear about your loss. I remember staying over with Eric when we were kids. He was a very nice man.
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Marvin & Judy Martin