Thomas R. Keever, 72, of Denver, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
He was born on February 15, 1953, to the late James Archie Keever and Hallie Revis Keever Mundy. Tom retired after 38 years of service with Duke Energy, where he worked as a Nuclear Maintenance Technician. He was an avid horseman, woodworker, and farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his son, Debbie Foster Keever.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Terry Wilson Keever of the home; his son, Lee Thomas Keever of Gastonia; his siblings, Norma Keever Hester and husband Danny of Denver, Randy Archie Keever of Lincolnton, and Rick Revis Keever and wife Donna of Denver; his grandchildren, Braden Thomas Keever and Ansley Rose Keever; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas name may be made to Via Health Partners- Lincoln County; 900 Dontia Dr. Lincolnton, NC 28092 or through the link: VIA Health Partners Donation and Giving
Terry,This is Gwen and Darrell Lomax. We are unable to attend but wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are so with you at this time.
We are so sorry about Tom’s death. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Tom and Marcia.
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. Terry and Sandra Butler.
Tom was so special to me and it was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of his journey. I will continue ue to pray for comfort for his family and friends.
Am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing I only met him a few times over the years through my son Tim Thomson. Tim always talked of him often and what a great friend he was too him. Tim always talked about Tom and you also. It is hard I know as it was hard when I lost my wife but we will always have The good memories. Stay blessed you have your family who will always be there for you. Sincerely Bernard Thomson