Thomas Lee Scarlette

Thomas “Tommy” Lee Scarlette, 81, of Staley, died peacefully at home, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 

Tommy was born on April 7, 1943 in Summerfield, NC to the late Robert Lee and Ruth Lauder Scarlette. He was the owner and operator of S&S Landscaping, where he met and became friends with many people over the years. He loved going to the beach and hunting for the best seashells. Tommy enjoyed being outside doing just about anything from fishing to riding around on his gator. He also liked to relax and watch westerns. His greatest joy was his family. He cherished every minute with his loving wife of 60 years, JoAnn. His greatest accomplishment was his family, he loved each of his children, grandchildren, great grandbaby, and his cat Baby with his whole heart.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Russell Johnson. Tommy is survived by his wife, JoAnn Moffitt Scarlette; son, Lynn Scarlette and wife, Marie; daughters, Cathy S. McLeod and husband, Robert “Peanut” and Tammy S. McPherson; grandchildren, Holly Scarlette, Lindsey S. Suits and husband, Dalton, Abby McPherson, Allie McLeod, Christopher McLeod and wife, Lizeth, and Braysen McLeod; great grandbaby, Luca McLeod; and sister, Hannah Johnson.

A visitation will be held Friday, January 24, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at Moon’s Chapel Baptist Church, with Dr. Patrick Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Scarlette family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com