Wednesday, May 27, 2026 11:06 am

Tom Marlowe, age 90 went home to be with The Lord Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Tom was a graduate of the R.S. Central High School Class of 1954 and was employed by Stonecutter Mill until it closed in 1999 with a career spanning almost 50 years.

As a member of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, he served as deacon, assistant treasurer, choir member, kitchen worker, and other church duties. His number one calling was visiting the residents of the area rest homes.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Abrams Marlowe; stepmother, Eula Jackson Marlowe and by the love of his life Frances to whom he was married 48 years until her death in 2004.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Carver and husband Alan; son, Mark Marlowe; grandchildren, Dr. Chris Marlowe and Eric Marlowe; twin brother, John Marlowe; sister, Dorothy Marlowe Parrish; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and a special niece Trish Parrish, DVM who he considered a second daughter; "girlfriends" Carole Leslie, Cheryl Hamrick and Beverly Faulkner; special friends, Les Fleming, Johnny Bennett, Luther King, Jake Terry and Charles Smith; extra special caregivers, Josie Fleming and Beverly Faulkner.

Funeral services were held May 24 at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Dillard and Rev. Brandon Wood officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Tom Marlowe.