Thomas R. Suttles, Jr., 74, of Hickory, passed away on November 22, 2023 after a period of declining health.

He was born August 9, 1949 in Buncombe County, to the late Thomas R. Suttles, Sr. and the late Nellie Monroe Suttles. Thomas honorably served in the United States Army and worked in manufacturing for Forest City Tool.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Suttles; sisters, Sue Clontz and Nell Suttles; brothers-in-law, Jerry Johnson, Sr., Mark Goldsmith, Sr., and Alonzo Clontz.

Those who will carry on his memory are sisters, Barbara Johnson and Peggy Goldsmith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will take place at 11:00 A.M., on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery in Connelly Springs with Rev. Marvin Wiley officiating.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Suttles family.