Thomas Earl Gautier Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas Earl Gautier of Benson, North Carolina, who passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Livie Thomas and Ila Mae Tanner Gautier; and his siblings, Shirley Johnson, Annie Mae Porter and Jerry Gautier.
He is survived by: his wife Betty Gayle Gautier; his children, Elizabeth Gayle Heath (Brandon) of Dunn and Thomas Anthony "Tony" Gautier (Julie) of Kinston; his grandchildren, Abagayle Heath, Rebekah Heath, Zachary Heath of Dunn, Sadie Gautier and Scarlett Gautier of Kinston; his sister Peggy Thornton; his sister-in-law Rebecca "Becky" Weaver (Sherrill) of Benson; his niece Betty Esparza (John) of Wake Forest; his nephews, Kenneth Johnson (Rhonda Rios) of Benson and William Weaver (Jessica) of Benson; and his pet Charlie. He is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to Burnell Baptist Church Building and Restoration Fund, c/o Treasurer Mandy Davis, 643 Shade Tree Road, Benson, NC 27504 or to the Elevation Fire Department, 1825 Federal Road, Benson, NC 27504.
