Thomas William Farricker, III, was a retired alarm installer who lived in Cameron, North Carolina, and passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2026, at the age of 80 while on vacation.
Thomas was born in Manhattan, New York, on February 9, 1945, to the late Thomas William Farricker, Jr. and Catherine Maxwell Farricker.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Farricker; daughters, Cheryl Hersey (James) of Willow Springs, NC, Noreen Torres (Robert) of Cameron; grandchildren, Thomas, Makayla, and Tyler.
He graduated from St Leonards High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly served for six years. On June 8, 1968, he married the love of his life, and on June 19, 1973, and February 2, 1977, he welcomed his two beautiful daughters, who were the most important part of his life.
Thomas was a devoted father and husband. He enjoyed trivia and travel he also was a problem solver who often took on projects and was known for all his tools and gadgets.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Sandhills Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, North Carolina, at 10:00 a.m. with Military Honors. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
