Tom Poston Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Steven Thomas “Tom” Poston, Sr., age 79 of Glade Valley, NC passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born April 21, 1938 in Statesville, NC to the late Paul and Dorothy Thomas Poston. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister, Gayle Freeman. He was a contractor in Raleigh, NC and Lake Placid, Florida where he retired. He moved back to North Carolina in 2005. He was a member of Grace Community Church, and loved God, his wife, family and friends. Tom loved laughter and always had a smile for everyone. He enjoyed hunting, competition shooting, and enjoyed riding a motorcycle for 64 years. He and Nancy traveled to all parts of the United States, and always had a story to tell about his life experiences. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Nancy Britt Poston of the home; one son, Steven Thomas Poston, Jr., of Glade Valley; one daughter, Lynn Bell of Barnardsville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Moore of Lumberton; two brothers, Donald Poston and wife Peggy of Marble Falls, TX, James Poston and wife Donna of Bakersville. The family will hold a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Grace Community Church, 342 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Community Church Building Fund, 342 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Poston family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.

Tom Poston

April 21, 1938 - April 24, 2017