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Thomas Cecil Kesler, 74, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at his home in Granite Quarry, NC.
He was born October 31, 1944 in Salisbury, NC to the late Cecil Thomas and Jessie Wyatt Kesler. He was a graduate of Salisbury High School, and retired from Celanese. Thomas was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam, he was a Purple Heart recipient, he also was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal.
Thomas was a member of the Son’s of Confederate Veterans. He enjoyed collecting coins, old currency, and Confederate memorabilia.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his Wife, Cynthia Lou Byrnes.
Thomas is survived by his sons, Curtis Russell Kesler and wife Amanda of Salisbury, and Kristopher Thomas Kesler and wife Briana of Cordova, TN; brother, Jim Kelser and wife Amy of Salisbury; sister, Anita; granddaughter, Lilly Renee Kesler; and grandson, Hayden Kesler.
The graveside service will be held at 1pm on November 1, 2019 at the Salisbury National Cemetery with military graveside rites provided by the NC National Guard and the Rowan County Honor Guard.
Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Kesler family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Matthew Williams says
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences, he will not be forgotten.
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, May God give you the peace that you seek.
Matthew W.