Thomas Wesley Gavitt

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island in 1941 and was the son of the late John and Annie Gavitt. After serving four years in the United States Air Force, Tom was employed at General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division in Groton, Connecticut until his retirement in 2005. At that time, he and his wife Susan relocated from Stonington, Connecticut to Bolivia, North Carolina.

Tom enjoyed telling a tale or two as well as any sport. He had a great love for his boxer Laila and classic cars. His day wasn’t complete without solving the NY Times crossword puzzle. His sense of humor, generosity, and patriotism endeared him to many. He was a kind and gentle soul who was dearly loved by his family.

Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan; his daughter, Audrey and husband, Fred; his granddaughter, Madison; his brother, David and wife Ruby; and several nieces and nephew. He was predeceased by his sister, Martha and his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00pm, Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel in Southport.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Southport Nursing Center for all their wonderful care and kindness given to Tom during his brief stay there. They would also like to extend their deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness during Tom’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Carolina Boxer Rescue, PO Box 87, Hampstead, North Carolina 28443.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport.