Tom is preceded in death by his parents, grandson, William Redman, sisters: Margaret Skull, Shirley Caldwell, and Ruth Kesler.
Tom is survived by daughters: Deatra (Steve) Simpson, of Cleveland, N.C., Deanna Troutman, of Cleveland, N.C.; grandsons: Zack Simpson, Jeremy Simpson, and Easton Troutman, all of Cleveland, N.C.
Tom was a dirt track race car driver for decades, loved baseball, and traveled many states watching his grandsons playing baseball. He never missed any of their games, and was their biggest fan. Tom loved rodeos and Nascar.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Cleveland City Cemetery beginning at 2 pm. The family will receive guests at Cleveland Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the service.
The family would like to thank the 5th floor nursing staff Iredell Memorial Hospital and the amazing staff at Gordon Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom's honor to Gordon Hospice House.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Redman family.
