Thomas Edward Rhea Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Thomas Edward Rhea Jr. of Hickory, North Carolina, born in Memphis, Tennessee, departing on July 10, 2024 at the age of 79. Thomas Edward leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Thomas Edward Rhea Sr. and Linnette Card Rhea; and his siblings, Katherine Rhea and George Rhea. He is survived by: his wife Kathryn Yount Rhea; his son Thomas Edward Rhea III (Eve) of Virginia Beach, VA; his grandson Preston Rhea of Virginia Beach, VA; his daughter Linnette Vollmer of Washington; his granddaughters, Avery Vollmer of Washington and Sophia Vollmer of Washington; his stepsons, Jacob Q. White (Megan) of Summerville, SC and Joseph P. White (Le Anne) of Gaston, SC; his stepdaughter-in-law Cindy Brittain White of Morganton; his stepgrandchildren, Abby Brittain, Elijah White, Samuel White, Amaris White, Atticus White and Avienda White; and his siblings, Sarah White (Robert) of Doweltown, TN, Richard Rhea (Lanney) of Little Rock, OK, Herbert Rhea (Nellie) of Bixby, OK, Allene Grimes of Idabel and Rev. Robert Rhea MD (Lisa) of Smyrna, TN..

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.