Tom has been in my my life since I was a teenager. He will forever be in my heart and I will deeply miss him. Tom was a great man with a head for business, a kind heart, and enjoyed doing good deeds and taking care of people. He always had good advice for me.  He was the easy parent when Lisa and I got into trouble. Bob and I would visit with Tom after Dru passed. We would take him food and have long talks. I will miss those times.  Love you Tom. 

Mr. Smiley led Carolina Golf Club through some difficult times.  It would not be the club it is today without his leadership.   He was always very kind to me and the other younger members who sought him out for advice and guidance.   My sincere condolences to his family and close friends.  

Lisa, 
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Tom was a wonderful friend and will be missed . I have great memories of Tom and Dru  especially at Carolina. .Always fun to be with them.
Marilyn 

Lisa,  my condolences to you and your family.  You were blessed to have Dru & Tom as parents! They were quite a pair and so much fun to be around. 
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward with them in your heart. 💓 

TOM SMILEY WAS ALWAYS TOM SMILEY WHENEVER YOU SAW HIM.  I HAVE KNOWN TOM FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS OR MORE THROUGH HIS MIDDLE SON, STEVE AND HIS WIFE, NANCY WHO WERE OUR FRIENDS.  THEY INVITED US TO CAROLINA
COUNTRY CLUB WHERE TOM WAS A PROUD MEMBER FOR MANY YEARS.  WE WOULD GO TO THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
AND TOM WAS THE BEST DANCER THERE AND EVERYONE ALWAYS DANCED WITH TOM  DURING THE EVENING!
HE LOVED TO PLAY GOLF.  HE CHERISHED FAMILY AND ALWAYS PROVIDED FOR THEM AS WELL AS OTHERS BY A LIFE OF LONG HARD WORK WITH IMPECCABLE WORK ETHICS.  HE PASSED THESE WORK ETHICS DOWN TO HIS TWO SONS, ED AND STEVE.  
I GOT TO KNOW TOM EVEN BETTER OVER THE PAST 9 YEARS, AS HE BECAME AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PERSON
IN THE LIFE OF MY DEAR FRIEND, MAXINE DRAKE.  I LEARNED MORE ABOUT HIS KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY AND ENDEARMENT TO HIS FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY TO OTHERS.  ALSO, HOW MUCH HE LOVED HIS GRANDCHILDREN AND HIS GREAT GRANDCHILDREN!!!!!!
HE DID THINGS FOR OTHERS AND NEVER WANTED ANY RECOGNITION FOR DOING SO.  THAT IS THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS.  I DON'T KNOW IF MANY OR IF ANY
KNEW THIS ABOUT TOM AND THE VARIOUS THINGS HE HAD DONE FOR PEOPLE, BUT THERE WERE MANY.  THE PEOPLE DID AND GOD DID AND THAT WAS ALL THAT MATTERED.  
TOM WAS A MAN WHO FELT AS HE GREW OLDER AND CHANGED THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO KNOW AND ACKNOWLEDGE HOW MUCH GOD HAD BLESSED HIM IN HIS LIFE.  HE AND MAXINE WOULD HAVE A DEVOTION DAILY
AND PRAY TOGETHER AND ALWAYS HAVE A BLESSING BEFORE A MEAL  I WITNESSED THEIR BLESSINGS BEFORE A MEAL NUMEROUS TIMES.  TOM WAS A DEAR MAN AND KNEW THE LORD.  HE WAS A TRUE CHRISTIAN AND SAVED AND I KNOW WHERE HE LIVES TODAY.  THAT IS WHY I CAN BE HAPPY FOR TOM AND CELEBRATE HIS LIFE.  I KNOW HE IS NO LONGER SICK AND HIS BODY IS WELL.  I KNOW HE WILL MISS MAXINE'S COOKING WHICH HE DID LOVE TO EAT!!  TOM HAD THE GREATEST POSSESSION AND THAT WAS HIS SALVATION THAT MONEY CANNOT BUY.  WE WILL MISS YOU TOM AND WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY AND  WE WILL SING, "HOW GREAT THOU ART" 


To the Smiley Family,

I share in your sorrow for the loss of this wonderful man.  He and your mom were always so gracious and welcoming to me no matter how long in between visits.  I will always remember your dad’s humor, sweet smile and very caring nature.

Our families go back a very long time and I am very grateful to have known Tom Smiley and to have  enjoye his loving and fun personality. Lisa, I love you and am thinking of you. I will be in touch soon.

Tom was in our lives for nine years, and made such a difference in the life of our family. He was the steady companion and road trip buddy for our mom, Maxine Drake. They spent many hours having dinner, watching golf, the Panthers or college basketball, and did I mention dinner? Tom loved mom's cooking, and is known to have enjoyed Banana Pudding for breakfast. He was attentive, generous, and gracious-always.  The loss of his life and spirit is already deeply missed, and he will forever inhabit a big space in our family. 

Tom Smiley was a special friend of mine through Maxine Drake. He wrote and sent me a Thank you note even when he was not feeling his best. How special this memory is to me. I will never forget his kindness. By the way Tom loved to get mail!

Tom was one of the most honest, nicest, and humble people I have ever known. Also one of the smartest. May he rest in Peace.

Uncle Tommy, as we grew up calling him, took care of my father,  his brother, and blessed us with our inheritance when he passed away. In light of the fact that we did not know this inheritance existed he could have kept it but he did not. He blessed me and my sisters many times over with his kindness, honesty, and generosity. I will always respect and love him in this life and the next.

Lisa and family. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I can not be there for you. I have so many wonderful memories of being with your Mother and Father. Our Christmas parties together were always so much fun. They loved their family. Heaven has gained another special angel. 

 Many happy days with my best friend who I loved like a brother . 30 years of harmony  ,never across word between us. Golf,football,parties and drinks of friendship. The best and  nicest man I've ever known. I loved Tom and he me.understood but not mentioned until the last few years. I am ready to follow him,be reu ited with him any time times. I will miss him every day.

OBITUARY

Thomas Smiley

9 September, 1931 – 29 December, 2020

McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel

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