Thomas Edwin Lunsford
Thomas Edwin Lunsford, 82, a lifetime resident of Granville County passed away Saturday April 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Thomas was born June 8, 1938 in Person County to the late William H. Lunsford and Eleanor P. Lunsford. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Thomas was a truck driver for McCracken Oil for 30 years and for Oxford Oil Company for 17 years, and also farmed for many years. He loved to fish and loved his family vacations at the beach and the mountains.
Visitation will be held Monday evening April 12, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and at other times at the home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in the Eakes Funeral Home Chapel in Oxford by the Rev. Lindsay B. Collins. You may access the funeral service by clicking on the following link:
Funeral Service: https://vimeo.com/535626873
Burial will follow the service at Meadowview Memorial Park. You may access the graveside service by clicking on the following link:
Graveside Service: https://vimeo.com/536531118
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary M. Lunsford of the home; a daughter, Kimberly Bowman (Paul); daughter-in-law, Deborah Lunsford; grandchildren, Shannon Vick, Randy Lunsford (Whitney), Jennifer Bowman (Tim Wilbourne), Brooke Bowman (Fiance’ Blake Klinefelter) and great-grandchildren, Summer Vick, Wyatt Lunsford, Weldon Lunsford all of Oxford.
He was preceded in death by his son, Glenn Lunsford.
Flowers are kindly accepted or memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2128 Elam Currin Rd. Oxford, NC 27565.
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Mary and family I am sorry to hear of the passing of Thomas. My God be with you in this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers for the Lunsford family.
Mary i am so sorry too hear of the passing of Thomas, he was a very Great Friend and Good person!! I have know you and Thomas every since i was 15 years old working at Lynwood Vaughans Exxon Station when I was 15 yrs old , and after I came back too work Granville County with the NCSHP, he will be greatly missed by me and all of his friends that new him. God Bless You and your Family.
Thomas delivered fuel oil to our farm many , many times over the years. Always in good humor , he was a fine gentleman and friend. RIP old friend.
Thomas delivered fuel oil to our farm many , many times over the years. Always in good humor , he was a fine gentleman and friend. RIP old friend.
Sitting here thinking about all the good times with Thomas. He was one of the best “UNCLE” anyone could ask for. He will surely be missed. Heaven sure gained another angel. Rest In Peace, Thomas (LUMP)!!!
Mary, Kim and Lunsford Family, I am so very saddened to hear of Thomas’ passing. I have many good memories of that sweet man and how he always made me laugh. I know your hearts are broken and I will be praying for you in the days to come. May The Lord give you peace in knowing that he is free from all pain and struggles and celebrating big in Heaven today. With all our love, Sandra, BJ, Brayden, Kevin and Randy
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