Monday, November 9, 2026

Thomas Hamilton Barnhill, Jr., 50

WILMINGTON — Thomas Hamilton Barnhill, Jr., age 50, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born in Wilmington, NC, March 24, 1972. Tommy is survived by his mother, Vera Barnhill, and his two aunts, Cynthia Carlton and Linda D. Carlton, and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hamilton Barnhill, Sr. and his sister, Jennifer Dawn Barnhill.

Tommy was a graduate of New Hanover High School and attended Western Carolina University for two years and Cape Fear Community College. He was a painter by trade, from custom new homes to remodels. Tommy had a great love of sports. Having played football in high school, football was his favorite. Tommy has always been faithful to his favorite NFL team, the Pittsburg Steelers.

The family will receive visitors at 4607 Turtle Dove Court in Wilmington. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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