Thomas Larry Church, 79, of Hildebran, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Cambridge House following a period of declining health.

Thomas was born May 18, 1945 in Caldwell County to the late Clyde Church and Edna Elizabeth Suddreth Church. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and served honorably in the United States Army. Thomas enjoyed camping and spending time at Green Mountain Campground.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sister, Shirley Church Webb and brother-in-law Walter Webb.

He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Church Saturno and husband Nick, and Beth Church Jones and husband Jere; sons, David Church and wife Tonya; and Mark Church; grandchildren, Magen Varnadore and husband Jason, Tiffany Hopkins and husband Nick, Brittany Wiseman and husband Chris; Travis Bentley and wife Kristi, Josh Bentley and wife Katie, Keri Johnson, and Jessica Medlin and husband Keith; and great-grandchildren, Presley, Everley, Brynn, Jaxton, Parker, Reid, Isabella, Aubrey, Lyla, Camden, Kemper, and Emma. Also surviving are sisters, Theresa Quickel and husband Paul and Linda Norwood and husband Homer.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.