He was born March 22, 1943 in Fort Benning, GA to the late William and Mamie Therrell.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bobbie McCorkle Therrell, and six children: Jeanie Laney Coggeshall, Richard Laney, Sr. (Donna), Debra Laney Sampson (Johnny), Tommy Therrell, Jr., Scott Therrell (Stephanie) and Christie Therrell Walker (Joshua). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
He was a Past Master of Steele Creek Masonic Lodge #737, Eastern Star, Jesters, Scottish Rite, Oasis Temple Shriners, a Charter Member of James K. Polk Lodge, and Captain of the Potentate Guard of the Oasis Shriners.
Tommy was the owner of Lee Drywall and The Therrell Company, Inc. His favorite hobbies were fishing and golfing. He was the best husband, father, and friend you could ask for. He was loved and looked up to by many. He will always be remembered for his kind heart, generosity, and amazing smile.
There will be a drop-in visitation on Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 11 am - 1 pm at McEwen Funeral Home - Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210. A private funeral service will be held at 1 pm. Entombment will follow immediately afterwards at Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum, Charlotte, NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to any of the following: Calvary Baptist Church, 2518 Lancaster Highway, Monroe, NC 28112, or Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 9401 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28273, or Shriners' Hospital for children c/o Oasis Shriners of Charlotte, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262, or Masonic Home for children c/o Steele Creek Masonic Lodge, 13611 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273.
A celebration of Tommy's life will be held at a later date when permitted.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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