Thomas James Lorenzen

March 26, 1972 - January 11, 2019
Thomas James Lorenzen

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Thomas James Lorenzen, age 46, passed away unexpectedly January 11, 2019. His home for the first half of his life was Charlotte, NC and he spent the second half in Carolina Beach, NC.

He was a devoted son to Jim and Donna Lorenzen; a loving brother to Teri and Kemp Miller; a doting uncle to nephew, Whit Thomas Miller who he always called “Buddy”; an adoring uncle to Sophie Miller, who was his favorite singer; and a loving nephew to Terry and Lynda Widener and JP and Cecilia Lorenzen. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul and Ruth Lorenzen and Thomas H. and Betty Williams and aunt, Rhonda Hawkins.

Tommy was a 1990 graduate of Garinger High School, where he excelled in baseball. TJ’s true love was the ocean, so he and his beloved dog, Cassie, followed his heart to the beach where he began his career as a sport fisherman. For many years, he participated in the Blue Marlin Fishing Circuit spanning Mexico to Maryland. He continued sport fishing in Carolina Beach while working hard to earn his Captain’s license. Most recently, he became a North Carolina insurance agent.

He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Carolina Tar Heels, dogs, his mama’s homemade lasagna, Big Macs and fishing…but loved nothing more fiercely than his family. Tommy cherished his friendships in his fishing family, as well as his lifelong friends in Charlotte. He would do anything for anyone and loved with his whole heart.

A memorial service to celebrate his life is planned for January 26, 2019 at Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home at 4715 Margaret Wallace Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Family will receive friends at 1:30 PM followed by a service at 2:30 PM. At a later date, his fishing family will perform a burial at sea at the 11 Mile Buoy off Carolina Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to your local animal shelter or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Condolences may be offered below by clicking on the “Condolence” tab or at LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com.

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.

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  • January 13, 2019
    Karen & Glenn McCullough says:
    We were very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Condolences to the family!

  • January 15, 2019
    Pete ketch says:
    My condolences to your family. Tommy was a great friend and will be missed dearly. He was my closest friend in CB. It wont be the same visiting there not hanging out with him. R.I.P. my friend!!!

  • January 15, 2019
    Steve and Bobbie Misenhemer says:
    We are so very sorry for your loss.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap healing arms around you.♥️

  • January 15, 2019
    Donna Johnston says:
    I know Tommy for many years, he has always been like a like a brother, he was always there to help my mother out, he always got the best oyster you have ever had. There is no word how sad we are, he was a totally a great person. who loved his family and his beach family. He well be missed but not forgotten. ❤❤❤❤‍♀️

  • January 15, 2019
    Wendy Willams says:
    Sorry to hear about Tommy. Our thoughts are with the family. Wendy, Jim and Hudson (CB)