Thomas Spencer Kirkham

Thomas Spencer Kirkham, Jr., age 65 of Penhook passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas S. and Leona Kirkham. Surviving are his wife, Michelle Glappa; children, Thomas S. Kirkham III and his wife Michelle, Brent C. Folke, and Nicole K. Hochschild and her fiancé, Jennifer; grandchildren, T. Spencer Kirkham IV, Matthew E. Hochschild, and Kevin W. Kirkham; sister, Nancy Genovay and her husband Leonard; brother, James Kirkham; and his dog, Cody Bear. Thomas was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved dirt track racing. He was very proud of his antique car and motorcycle, a 1954 Ford Crown Victoria and 1975 Honda CB750. He worked for PSE&G his entire career. A memorial service will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 3 p.m. Friday and also in New Jersey at a later date. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Roanoke Horse Rescue. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.