Thomas F. Brookshire, Sr.
October 11, 1919 ~ October 26, 2000
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Mr. Brookshire was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Charles E. and Ethel Fan Clontz Brookshire, Sr. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Katherine Spivey, Ann Franklin, and Barbara Beck, and one brother, Charles E. Brookshire, Jr. He was an Air Traffic Controller with the Army Air Corps during WWII.
He retired in 1982 after 42 years with American Enka and was a member of Enka Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School Superintendent, deacon, and member of St. Paul’s Sunday School Class. He coached Hominy Valley Babe Ruth League baseball for several years.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Lindsey Brookshire; one son, Thomas F. Brookshire, Jr. and his wife Carol of Candler; three stepsons and their wives, Robert and Kathryn Epley of Greenville, SC, Dave and Barbara Epley of Asheville, and Ted and Tammy Epley of Brady, TX; seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday at Enka Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Brown officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue where Mr. Brookshire will remain until being placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to ABCCM, 24 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
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WE HOLD YOU UP IN PRAYER FOR COMFORT DURING THESE DAYS. THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH. BLESSINGS, DALE & JUDY
I will miss seeing Tom at ballgames that I umpired. He was a good man.
BETTY AND FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS
AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS HOUR
OF SORROW
i remember when tom would let me ring the buzzer at chruch after sunday school he was a very nice man he will be missed,
brandon
Betty, We are so sorry about your dear husband,Tom. He was such a nice man. We love you very much. Wayne & Lousie
Betty and family,
You have been in my prayers during your time of loss. Your family was very special to my brother (Jim Smith) and me and a very important part of the Enka Baptist Family. I know that Tom will be missed by all who knew him. May God Bless each of you and give you the strength to endure the days ahead.
Diane Smith Bell
Dear Betty,
Just this evening, as I was studying for my Greek class tomorrow, I was translating Philippians 1:23 and I thought about you. Paul says that to depart this life is to have taken up residence in the presence of the Lord.WOW! May you find comfort and joy in this thought. We love you and miss you.
We remember Tom’s leadership when our children were involved with Athletic programs at Hominy Valley Recreation Park. He made a difference.
Our condolences.
Bob and Cathryn Kinser
I’m so sorry about Tom. Please let us know if we can do anything. We love you all.
Patsy & Myra