Tom was born in Gaston County, NC on June 18, 1947 a son of the late Evan Absher and Julia Armstrong Absher.  He was retired from FMC Lithium in Bessemer City and was currently working at Wal-Mart in Shelby.  Tom was a member of Concord United Methodist Church in Bessemer City.

In addition to his parents Tom was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Absher Rudisill.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Priscilla Carnes Absher, of the home; a son, Ricky Absher of Grover; a daughter, Valerie Adams, Sweetwater, TN; a step-daughter, Karen McSwain, of the home; a brother, Grady Absher of Greensboro; a sister, Joyce Bailey of Charleston, SC; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Visitation will be on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 2:30 until 3:30PM at Stamey~Cherryville Funeral Home and at other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 3:30PM at Stamey~Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bailey officiating.

Burial will be Private.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St. Charlotte, NC 28202.

A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com

Stamey~Cherryville Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Absher.