Thomas Douglas Copley, 68, of Gold Hill, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1950 in Albemarle, NC to Dewey Copley and Lillian Drew Copley.

Thomas worked as a Truck Driver in the construction business for 34 years and he enjoyed grilling and smoking meats for his family and friends. He adored his 2 little Pugs “Naomi” and “Spanky”

Thomas is survived by his wife of 36 years, Janenda Sellers Copley; a son, Philip E. Copley of Gold Hill; a daughter, Honey Lynn Fisher of Forest City; two grandchildren, Alexa Fisher of Salisbury, and Riley Yon Copley of Gold Hill; and 2 great grandchildren, Stacey and Tyler of Sailsbury.

No Services will be held at Thomas’s request.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the North Carolina Pug Rescue, http://www.pugrescuenc.org/give-now.html , or by mail at: Pug Rescue of North Carolina Inc., P.O. Box 10601, Virginia Beach, VA. 23450.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury and Charlotte is assisting the Copley family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.