Thomas Alan Blackwelder

Thomas Alan Tom Blackwelder, 49, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born July 23, 1967, in Charlotte, NC to Diane Lanier Blackwelder and the late Arthur Lemly Blackwelder. Tom was a graduate of Olympic High School and was the owner of Eagle Golf Products. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his son, Andrew, and as a member of the Charlotte Harley Owner's Group. Most of all, Tom enjoyed the time he spent with his family. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Blackwelder. He is survived by his mother; son, Andrew Blackwelder and wife, Heather, and their children, Reagan, Natalie, David, and Bo; son, Blake Blackwelder; daughter, Anna Blackwelder; sister, Marcia Tomkinson and husband, David; and special friends, Russell and Maegan Griffin. The family will visit with friends and relatives from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112. The service will follow at 11:30 AM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. A private family interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.