William Thomas "Tom" Lollis

William Thomas Lollis, known to all as “Tom,” passed away suddenly on December 31, 2022. He was born in Asheville on February 23, 1950.

Tom was predeceased by his father, William “Bill” Thomas Lollis Sr. and his mother, Helen Reynolds Lollis. He was the grandson of Tom and Josie Jolety Lollis, of Bryson City, and Joseph Letcher and Sue Mackey Reynolds, of Asheville. He is survived by one sister, Mary Helen Lollis Fountain and her husband Gary K. Fountain, of Talladega, Alabama, as well as numerous cousins, including his best friend, Robert White of Kernersville, NC. Mary’s son, Brian Love, fondly remembers many great times with Tom while growing up, hunting relics, rocks and fishing.

Tom attended Sand Hill Elementary School and graduated from Enka High School in 1968 and went on to study Liberal Arts at Brevard College and Western Carolina University. He was most recently employed at FedEx in Mills River, NC. He was the primary care-giver of his mother for many of her last years.

Tom was a nature-lover who had many special interests, including gemology, Indian relics, gardening, fishing and hunting. He was a talented artist who painted and also played guitar. He wrote songs and stories with a literary and witty flair.

Tom had a good Christian heart and always made time to help others in need. He will be missed by his family and friends.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Acton Methodist Church, Asheville, NC.