Thomas Fearrington

The Life Journey of Mr. Thomas Wayne Fearrington Mr. Thomas Wayne Fearrington served many life roles and was fondly called “Wayne.” Wayne was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. He was very proud to call Deerham his home of origin. Wayne was the oldest child born to Mr. John Thomas Fearrington and Mrs. Annabell Marsh Fearrington. He and his two siblings, Marland and Patricia, were raised in a faith-based, caring, supportive, and community-centered household that served as the foundation and driving force of Wayne’s entire life. Wayne attended Mt. Olive AME Zion Church from his childhood to young adulthood and served as assistant superintendent of the Sunday School in Durham, North Carolina. Wayne graduated from Merrick Moore High School in 1967. He played football all of his high school years and participated in various other activities. Wayne attended North Carolina Central University for two years, but then he was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was scheduled to be deployed to Vietnam, but his orders were changed (But God!!!). He instead was sent to Italy where he served most of his deployment. After his time in the military, he returned to North Carolina where he enrolled in Winston-Salem State University and graduated in 1974. He worked very hard in college so that he could graduate along with his sister, Patricia. Wayne was an Art major and had become quite the artist. He enjoyed painting for years and made beautiful paintings. Wayne was married to Teresa Hill Fearrington, and to this union, three wonderful sons were born, Thomas Wayne Fearrington, Jr., Kelvin Romare Fearrington, and Christopher Lee Fearrington. Later two grandsons were born, Jeremy and John. In 1976, Wayne moved to Georgia and made it his second home. He attended various AME Churches before making Saint Paul his permanent church home. Wayne loved to sing and became a member of the Senior Choir and the male chorus. He was a trustee. He loved cooking and participated in the Men’s Day (Taste of St. Paul). He was a member of the R.O.M.E.O.’s group (Retired Old Men Eating Out). He truly loved his church, Saint Paul Worship Center, and it’s members. During his lifetime, Wayne worked for North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and later for the United States Federal Penitentiary, Atlanta. He retired after 24 years as a case manager. He then worked part-time in the framing department of Hobby Lobby. Wayne was married to the late Mrs. Tammy Fearrington for 19 blessed years and enjoyed a beautiful life together until her death. In July of 2013, Wayne found love again. On October 3, 2015, Stella and Wayne were united in holy matrimony. Wayne’s commitment radiated in every aspect of his life especially to his lovely wife, Stella, of nearly eight years. Stella and Wayne shared a beautiful relationship with unbelievable memories and experiences. Stella’s sons, Shawn and Torri, were truly happy when they were married, and Wayne gained more grandchildren from his union with Stella, Mahogany, Madison, Malaysa, Maximillian, Aarya, and Roman. Wayne was a die-hard Falcons’ fan. He enjoyed all sports, traveling, and especially cruising. He was a comedian, loved to make people laugh. Wayne was an extraordinarily strong man who never complained, even when he was seriously ill. Through all of his days of not feeling well, he never missed an opportunity to tell me, “Thank you baby for taking care of me.” Wayne served as a role model for how to manage a major and serious medical condition for many years. Wayne’s gentle and supportive demeanor and his infectious smile will be missed by all who knew him. We all loved him dearly, but God loved him best. Wayne leaves to embrace and cherish his memories an arsenal of people, to include his loving wife Stella Fearrington, his loving parents, Mr. John Thomas Fearrington and Mrs. Annabell Fearrington; Sons, Thomas Wayne Fearrington, Jr. (Felecia), Kelvin Romare Fearrington (Carly), Christopher Lee Fearrington; Bonus Sons, Shawn Preston (Latosha), Torri Preston; Grandchildren, Jeremy, John; Bonus Grandchildren, Jaylen, Mahogany, Madison, Malaysia, Maximillian, Aarya, Roman, ad a host of aunt, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/3183159

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Thomas Fearrington

May 27, 1949 - March 13, 2023