Tommy was a longtime resident of Wake County. He graduated from Enloe High School in Raleigh. Tommy met his wife, Sandra and married in 1970. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Young.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra of Cary; son, John Thomas Byrum IV (Michele) of Raleigh; grandchildren, Alyssa and Brittany Byrum both of Raleigh; step-father, William C. Young of Raleigh; sister, Beverly Byrum of Raleigh; sister-in-law, Bonnie Cummings (Jimmy) of Raleigh; and several nephews and great nephews.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Montlawn Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownWynneCary.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SPCA of Raleigh or to a charity of one's choice.