The world bids farewell to Tommy Kent Spivey of Tabor City, North Carolina, departing peacefully on April 23, 2024 at the age of 80. Tommy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Tommy departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of our hearts. Though Tommy may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by : his parents, H. Cliff Spivey and Ruby H. Spivey; and his siblings, Doris Gay, Faye Rozier, Barbara Spivey (Donald), Jimmy Spivey (Betty Jo) and Donald Spivey (Linda).

He is survived by : his brother Billy Spivey (Daphine) of Spartanburg, SC. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Inman Ward Funeral Home (300 E 5th St, Tabor City, NC 28463). A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Forest Lawn Cemetery (16010 James B White Hwy S, Tabor City, NC 28463).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) http://www.jdrf.org or the Michael J. Fox Foundation http://www.michaeljfox.org. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor, New York NY 10281 Web: https://www2.jdrf.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Inman Ward Funeral Home