Mr. Thomas Franklin Ikard, Sr. age 74, of Cherryville, North Carolina transitioned on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his residence.

He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on October 4, 1949 to the late Louis Ikard and Janie Mae Fredrick Ikard.

Thomas attended public school in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He was a member of the former Second Baptist Church. He was a farmer for J.C. Wehunt & Sons.

Those left to cherish his memory are four sons, Thomas Franklin Ikard, Jr. (Jennifer), Travis Lee Ikard (Marsha) all of Cherryville, North Carolina; Derek Ikard (Tina) of Lincolnton, NC; DameionIkard (Rebecca) of Rock Hill, SC; three daughters, Jody Ikard of Cherryville, NC; Tacha Barrino (Robert) of Shelby, NC; Maranda Ikard (Lee) of Vale, NC; he loved and considered Joseph Phelps of Lincolnton as a son, twenty eight grandchildren; Brendon (Chloe) Ikard, Andrew (Harley) Ikard, Drelyn Allen, Cashiem (Cloey) Izard, Desmond Ikard, Derek Jr. (Lilly) Ikard, Breanna Ikard, Sierra Ikard, Kenyada Edwards, Kenmar Edwards, Kenray Edward, Lola Barrino, Robert Jr. Barrino, Issac Barrino, Arina Barrino, Brianna Barrino, Mariah Ikard, Isaiah Ikard, Destiny Ikard, Keashia Ikard, Dameion Ikard Jr., Christopher Herman, Treyton Herman, Shalyn Ikard, Jada Ikard, Kayden Ikard, ten great grandchildren, Desmond Jr., Aubrey, Azaylen, Kyleigh, Avanna, Martise Jr., Isabella, Aurora, Adonis, and Emersyn.

Funeral Service will be Friday, January 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in White’s Family Chapel with burial to follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. There will be a public walkthrough held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Funeral Home from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The family will be at the home of his son:

1920 Wehunt Road

Cherryville, NC

Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is serving the Ikard family