John Thomas Inman

Mr. John Thomas "Tom" Inman, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mr. Inman was born October 30, 1919, in Surry County, to Sam C. and Daisy Cooke Inman. He served our country in the United States Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy. Mr. Inman retired after 35 years at North Carolina Granite and a total of 64 years as a truck driver. He was the oldest male active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, where he had also been a deacon. Mr. Inman was a charter member as well as the oldest living active member of the Holly Springs Ruritan Club. Mr. and Mrs. Inman celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on December 21st. Surviving are his loving wife, Thelma Riddle Inman of the home; a daughter, Wanda East of the home; and a sister, Gertie Bell Cummings of Thomasville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Inman was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Richardson; and four brothers, James Inman, Ausie Inman, Earlie Inman, and Lindy Inman. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Holly Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wayburn Mosley, the Rev. Lanny Atkins, and the Rev. Jimmy Cain officiating. Mr. Inman will lie-in-state at the church for 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military honors by VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Monday night from 6:00 to 8:00 at Moody Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holly Springs Baptist Church, c/o Carol Mayes, 559 Hiatt Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030.