With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Edison Wainwright Sr. of Albemarle, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas Edison left this world on April 21, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Edison Wainwright Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry Jack Wainwright and Vera Sweat Wainwright; and his wife Shirley Wainwright. He is survived by : his children, Angela Dick (Doug) of Albemarle, NC, Sherry Russell (Greg) of Albemarle, NC, Thomas Edison Wainwright, Jr. (Sonja) of North Wilkesboro, NC, Barry Jay Wainwright, Sr. (Tracey) of Concord, NC and Hugh Wainwright (Debbie) of Albemarle, NC; and his sister Marjory Lindsey (Robert) of Tybee Island, GA. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hartsell Funeral Home - Albemarle (522 N 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Baker McCullough Chapel (7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406). A burial was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens (315 Greenwich Rd, Savannah, GA 31404).

Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Central NC Council, P.O.Box 250, Albemarle, NC, 28002 or donation link https://fundraise.givesmart.com Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Wainwright family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hartsell Funeral Home