He was born on February 24, 1928 in Charlotte, NC and was the son of Zeb Milton Rea, Sr. and Nancy Eubank Rea.
Tom met his wife Ruth Culp while both still attending Pineville High School. They were married for 60 years. Their greatest joy in life was to be with their Grandbabies while going on trips and having fun.
He attended Western Carolina University before being drafted in the Korean War.
Tom was an Elder at Providence Presbyterian Church for many years and moved his membership to Stough Memorial Baptist Church in Pineville.
He and his brothers created and ran Rea Brothers Plumbing Company from 1954 until he retired in 1989.
Tom is survived by his son Tom Rea, Jr. and his wife Ellen; grandson Thomas Rea and granddaughter Tiffany Moeller (husband Mark), and two great-grandchildren Nora Moeller and Nina Moeller. He also leaves treasured memories with his siblings Zeb Rea, Virginia Huntley, Doris Rea (sister-in-law), Betsy Blankenship, Willie Rea (wife Carolyn), John Rea (wife Dottie), Judy Hucks (husband Paul), and Ralph Rea.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Culp Rea, and brothers Green Rea and Watson Rea.
A private graveside service will be held in consideration of Covid 19 restrictions.
Memorials may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank or GraceLife Building Fund, Pineville, NC.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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