Thomas Milton Philyaw

Thomas Milton Philyaw, 69, of Lenoir, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Lenoir Healthcare. He was born November 19, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Lewis and Beatrice Philyaw.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Wilford Philyaw, Buck Philyaw, and Bobby Philyaw and four sisters, Mattie Ruth Bentley, Bertha Clark, Pat Moore, and Anne Craig. Thomas attend UNC Wilmington for a short time and then transferred to Berea College in Kentucky to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.He was an avid golfer with a big vivid sense of humor. He is survived by his children, Alecia Faye Philyaw of Garner, NC, Thomas “Seth” Philyaw and wife Amy of Lenoir, Henry Harrison Philyaw and wife Heidi of Glen Allen, VA; grandchildren, Ashley Madden, Lauren Britton, Caitlin Madden, Catherine Philyaw, Tommy Philyaw, Rhys Philyaw, Cian Philyaw, Quin Philyaw, and Roen Philyaw; sisters, Jeanie Rowan of Deep Gap and Dollie Woods of Connelly Springs. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service is serving the Philyaw family.