He was born on May 14, 1940 in Onslow County to Fred Marshburn Sr. and Emma Morton Marshburn. Tommy retired from the Jacksonville Daily News. He was a loving husband, father, and Grandpa.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Shoemaker; nephew, Neil Shoemaker; and grandson, Bryant Joyner.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Linda Diane Marshburn; children, Theodore "Ted" Marshburn (Barbara), Lisa Joyner, Matthew "Matt" Marshburn (Mary), Michelle Marshburn, Wanda Marshburn, Donna Wheeler (Dewayne), and Tonya Marshburn (Nick); four grandchildren, Amanda, Megan, Justin, and Christopher; and 9 great-gradchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1214 NC-41, Pink Hill, NC 28572, and will be officiated by Pastor Rodney Humphrey. The family will receive friends other times at their home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.