Thomas Elisha Dunn
March 3, 1940 ~ December 25, 2014
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Fletcher – Thomas "Tom" Elisha Dunn, 74, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
Tom was born in Roxboro, NC to the late Mexter Theodore Dunn and Orphie Bryant Dunn. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Majorie Roberson and Goldie Dunn and a brother, Norwood Dunn.
Tom was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Duke University Medical Center and had worked as a Physicians Assistant with Asheville Cardiologist.
Tom is survived by his loving wife and constant companion, Wanda Phillips Dunn. He is also survived by a son, Martin Dunn and his wife, Dale of Greenville, SC and their daughter, Lauren; a daughter, Rhonda Dunn of Arden, NC and her daughter, Taylor; a sister, Faye Porterfield and husband, Vance of Rougemont, NC and several nieces, nephews and many close friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 28, 2014 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Chaplain Jeremiah Richards officiating. Burial will follow Monday, December 29th at Providence Cemetery in Roxboro, NC at 2:00 pm.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, December 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Thomas E. Dunn to Mission Healthcare Foundation, Inc. for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 890 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Tom, you were my brother-in-law for many years. At a dark period in my family’s life you opened your home and welcomed my daughter. I thank you for this and other courtesies extended over the many years. Rest in peace, my friend and I ask the Lord to bless you in the eternity ahead.
I worked with Tom (and John Keever) many years ago at Memorial Mission Hospital. Tom was always calm and smiling. He had time for a few (or more)
minutes to chat and left me with a ‘keep it between the lines.’ He will be missed. He said he was the first PA.
Marty, Dale, and Lauren…God be with you and give you strength of body and peace of mind. I love you all. Am whispering your name in my prayers.
I met Tom through his lovely wife, Wanda. He was a kind and gentle person. I am thankful he has found rest from suffering. Yet, he will be missed by many. I send much love to Wanda and wish peace for his entire family.
“God is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who
are crushed in spirit.†(Psalm 34:18) I’m sorry for your loss; may God provide
you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time. For more
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Wanda: will be praying for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Having Tom across the operating table during a patient’s cardiac emergency was the best guarantee one could have for a successful outcome. Behind the scenes Tom guided the introduction of every new advance in cardiac catheterization and intensive cardiology care over my 29 years at Ashevile Cardiology Associates. When he assisted in developing a cardiac program with us in India in 1980 our hosts quickly named him ‘Sir Thomas.’ Well ‘Sir Thomas’ you were a good friend and an esteemed colleague who has left an indelible mark on cardiolovascular care in Asheville and in the memories of all of us who knew you. To his friends Tom would give his highest complement when he would say ‘You are real people.’ Well Tom, you were ‘Real People’. Wanda, Marty, Rhonda and your families, Liz and I share your grief. We’re sorry we can’t be with you to offer comfort. You are in our prayers.
Kent Salisbury
What a kind and gentle soul, a peacemaker, who helped so many patients and families in times of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you Wanda and family! May you have some peace and comfort through all of this! Love Joanne
Tom was my great mentor many years ago. With much patience required I soon recognized that I was learning from the best. I extend my deepest condolences to Wanda, Rhonda, Marty and all other family members. I wish I was able to be there to express my sympathy and comfort.