Thomas Sidney Addison

June 04, 1936 - January 13, 2011

Text:

Obituary For Thomas Sidney Addison

Thomas Sidney Addison was born on June 4, 1936 to Harold and Florrie (nee Unsworth) Addison in Asheville, North Carolina. He grew up with his sister, Joan, and brother, Desmond. He served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1965. He was a lifetime volunteer with the Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years. He worked at ITT (and Alcatel) in the inspections department for more than 15 years. Thomas will be remembered for his love of dogs, Babe and Miss Bea, his pickup trucks, which could often be seen at the Cary Waffle House where he would be having a cup of coffee with friends, and his willingness to help anyone in an emergency. His friends and family will always remember his dry wit, sly sense of humor and stubbornness to a fault, but also his generosity when asked for anything. He had a very soft heart for animals of any kind, and many of his treasures were pictures of various mules, memories of small woodland creatures, and stories of rescues he had performed while exploring North Carolina back roads in one of his trucks. Thomas was active until the day he passed away, and would have had it no other way. He will be missed deeply by his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Addison (and husband, Wayne Suggs); grandson, Matthew Suggs; sister, Joan Jindra; and brother, Desmond Addison (and wife, Martha). Thomas is predeceased by his wife, Kathryn Addison, and daughter, Suzanne Brackett. Family and friends will gather on Sunday, January 16, at the funeral home from 2pm to 5pm. The funeral will take place on Monday, January 17, at 11am, also at the funeral home.

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Condolences

  • September 01, 2020

    Big John

    As a fellow retired fireman from Swift Creek, we will all miss Tom and his friendship for the many years he has dedicated to the fire service and the community.

  • September 01, 2020

    Ronnie, Theresa and Steven Cochran

    We have had the pleasure of knowing your Daddy/Brother for close to two years now through my sister TeaKee. He attended several of our family get togethers. He was such a nice, caring person. He was full of laughter whenever all of us got together. I spoke to him last Saturday about all his interest in Wildlife. He enjoyed speaking to my husband and son about the fire department. We loved him and will always remember him. He was a very good hearted person. He did touch our lives. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I know he is at peace and smiling down upon you all saying he is finally back with mama. If you all need anything, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • September 01, 2020

    Wayne Honeycutt

    Deepest sympathy to the family. Tom became a friend while driving with him for dealerships in Cary. His devotion to his family and his pets were always shown in conversations with him and particularly in his deep love for his grandson. He will be missed.

  • September 01, 2020

    Bill Goulding

    My sincere condolences to the family...Tom was one of a kind and will be missed. I enjoyed driving with him and his friendship.

Add a Candle or Spiritual Image

Click below to add to your message.