Thomas Honeycutt

Thomas Honeycutt, formerly of Faith, NC, passed away at his home in New Bern on February 16 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The son of Kenneth and Kitty Honeycutt, Thomas was born on December 18, 1954. He was a 1973 graduate of East Rowan High School and graduated from Wingate University. He played catcher on the baseball team at both schools. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Keith and Dennis Honeycutt. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Sally Yost Honeycutt, son Jordan Honeycutt, brothers Dale (Sandy) Honeycutt and Jeffrey (Teri) Honeycutt. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Donna Honeycutt, Martha Bolmon, Cathy Robbins, and Janie Lesley. He leaves a number of nieces and nephews, all of whom he dearly loved. Thomas enjoyed fishing, especially at the beach and was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Duke Blue Devils (mens basketball), St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Redskins. After working at Cone Mill, Food Lion Warehouse and delivering the Salisbury Post, his last employment was with Rowan County Sheriff’s Department. Visitation will be at St . Peter’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, (2570 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Rd.) Saturday Feb. 23 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Following visitation, there will be a Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.