Thomas McCorkle was born in Gaston County on January 6, 1933 to Mazorn McCorkle and Sylvester Nixon. He transitioned on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday; June 7, 2022 from 4 until 6

Funeral: Wednesday; June 8, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Stanley with thirty minute visitation before the service at the church

Interment: West Creek Cemetery, Mt. Holly