Lowell Thomas Gillikin

Lowell Thomas Gillikin, 80, of Aurora, NC passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, at Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC.

He was born November 23, 1936 to the late John Lester and Mamie Gillikin. He was also preceded in death by siblings, John Gerard Gillikin and Dorothy Bernatitus.

Mr. Tommy retired from Bethlehem Steel Corporation after 30 years and returned home to Aurora, NC. He was a child of God and a member of White Hill Freewill Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He had a passion for his church, family, friends and community. He loved his wife and family more than anything and used his God-given talents to serve.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Marie Critchfield Gillikin, they would have celebrated their 61st anniversary April 7th; four sons, John Thomas (Cheryl) of Chesterton, IN, Paul Douglas (Kim) of Winterville, NC, Kenneth Craig (Margaret) of Clover, SC and Michael David (Jennifer) of Winterville, NC; sisters, Billie Jean Daw (Elbert) and Susan Chenoweth (Charles); sister-in-law, Lynne Gillikin; eight grandchildren, Amy, Krista, Matt, Andrew, Zachary, Lindsay, Meghan and Ryan; and one great-grandchild, Drake.

His memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 4th, 11 a.m., at White Hill FWB Church with the Rev. Wesley Taylor and Rev. Kenneth Gillikin officiating.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday at Bryant Funeral Home in Alliance, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to White Hill FWB Church, 210 Whitely Rd. Aurora, NC 27806, in support of the music chimes.