Thomas "Tom" Grimes Macon III
October 28, 1940 ~ July 25, 2025
Born in:
Statesboro, GA
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Thomas “Tom” Grimes Macon, III, 84, of Fletcher, NC, passed away July 25, 2025 at Mission Hospital.
Born October 28, 1940 in Statesboro, GA, Tom was a son of the late William and Lorene Macon. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Anne Cook Macon, and his son, William “Cully” Macon, III.
Surviving is his son, Thomas Macon, V (Erin); grandchildren, Thekla Macon, Laura Macon McElory (Brandon), Tommy Macon, Mary Macon, Jessee Macon and Tyler Macon; and great-grandchildren, Macon and Orion McElroy.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Allen Rash officiating.
Services
Memorial Service: November 15, 2025 11:00 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a great man
So sorry to hear that Tom and Barbara are gone. Miles and I went with them to get married in South Carolina. I have snapshots of them. Barbara and I worked together. Colene DeBruhl