Thomas Nelson Eggleston, 85, of Fieldale, VA passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1938, in Martinsville, VA to the late Thomas Eugene Eggleston and Maggie Lee Nelson Eggleston. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Eggleston and his sister, Vera Lee Martin.
Tommy graduated from Fieldale High School and was a member of Pleasant Grove Christian Church. He served in the United States Army and was President of Fieldale Insurance Agency.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jane T. Eggleston; daughters, Karen Staiger (Marty), and Beth Davis (Mark); brother, Ronnie Dean Eggleston (Evelyn); grandchildren, Erin Bradshaw, Elise Staiger, Logan Davis, and Mitchell Davis. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Tommy served his community as Head of the Sanitation Board while holding positions on both Suntrust and Fieldale Community Center Board of Directors. He volunteered with Fire and Rescue in Fieldale, and was a member of many organizations, including the Lions, Rotary, Rangley Ruritan and Elks Lodge #1752.
He was an avid golfer, loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Norris Funeral Services. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery with Pastor David Deisher officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Christian Church Cemetery Fund c/o Sharon Moore, 130 Mack Road Martinsville VA 24112, or to a charity of your choice.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Eggleston family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com
did not come any better than tommy.