Thomas “Tommy” Eric Deal, 68, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Taylorsville House in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born on August 12, 1956, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Charles Howard Deal and Nell Sinclair Deal.

Tommy was a 1974 Mooresville High School graduate, an avid collector, and a great cook. He loved the mountains, especially Maggie Valley and Cherokee. Tommy retired from Craftmaster Furniture in Taylorsville.

He enjoyed his Chihuahuas, and Christmas and the cooking and shopping that came with the Holiday. He was loved by his nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his loving memory are his brothers, Phillip Brent Deal (Pam) and Karl Michael Deal (Debbie); three nieces, nephew; nine great nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Ronald Watkins.

A private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ASPCA at www.aspca.org.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Deal family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.