Tommy Kent Spivey: Tabor City

1943 – 2024

     Tommy Kent Spivey of Tabor City died on April 23. He was 80.

     Tommy was a lifelong resident of Tabor City, the son of the late H. Cliff and Ruby H. Spivey.

     He was a farmer, and this was his passion his entire life. Tommy also worked at Tabor City Foods cannery for 5 years as a young man. Later, Tommy enjoyed his time working at the Columbus County Tax Office for 26 years, where he measured real estate county-wide, and when in the office, was a welcoming and helpful public servant.

     He was a dedicated and trusted poll worker and judge working at the South Williams precinct of the Columbus County Elections Board for 50 years. Tommy was also a member of the Tabor City Rescue Auxiliary and the Tabor City Lions Club for many years.

     He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and in-law, a kind and caring friend, and charitable to his community.

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

     He was pre-deceased by three sisters, Doris Gay, Faye Rozier, and Barbara Spivey (Donald); and two brothers, Jimmy Spivey (Betty Jo) and Donald Spivey (Linda).

     A visitation was planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in Inman Ward Funeral Home in Tabor City.

     Graveside services were planned for 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City.

     Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) here or the Michael J. Fox Foundation here.

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