Thomas McLean Faw, Sr

Mr. Thomas McLean “Buck” Faw, Sr., 93, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born September 13, 1924, in Millers Creek, to the late Claude C. and Edna McLean Faw. He was preceded in death by Virginia Smith Faw, his wife of 42 years and good friend; a brother, C.C. Faw, Jr.; and three sisters, Elizabeth Lewis, Margaret Heyward, and Corinne Sink. Mr. Faw is survived by a daughter, Catherine Faw Lewis of Westwood, KS; a son, the Rev. McLean Faw, Jr. (Denise) of Matthews; and his grandsons, Chris Lewis (Angela) of Columbia, SC, Luke Faw (Kelle) of Matthews, Benjamin Faw of San Francisco, CA, and Matthew Faw (Alissa) of Los Angeles, CA. He also had four great-grandchildren, Carter Lewis, Harper Faw, Asher Faw, and Amelia Faw. Mr. Faw graduated from North Wilkesboro High School, Darlington Preparatory School in Athens, GA, Davidson College, and Wake Forest University School of Law. He was a trial and corporate attorney in Mount Airy for 53 years. He served as a captain in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was an elder of First Presbyterian Church and on the board of directors of Southern National Bank, Spencer’s Inc., North Carolina Foam Industries, and the Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mr. Faw was an avid tennis and golf player. A visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2018, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Christian Fellowship, 11516 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105; Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030; or Amazing Grace Non-Denominational Ministry, P.O. Box 292, Toast, NC 27049.

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