Thomas C. Bingham, 69, of Cedar Mountain passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2013. He was a son of the late Thomas and Georgia McConnell Bingham. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Bingham and his brother, Michael Bingham. Tom loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working with his hands. He was an animal lover. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a loving husband, dad and papaw. Surviving is his beloved wife of 27 years, Pamela Parker Bingham, daughters; Kelli Bingham McCleod and husband Jonathan of Brevard, Traci Bingham Wike and husband Mitch of Canton, Margie Rackley and husband Jentsen of Cedar Mountain, son; Christopher Connolly of Brevard, sisters; Mary Dell Johnson of Brevard, Linda Setaro and husband Joe of Knoxville, TN, Lisa Squire of Lansing, England, brothers; Barry Bingham and wife Dawn of Johnson City, TN, Edgar Bingham of Whitesburg, TN; ten grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many cherished friends. A private memorial service will be held. Everyone is invited to attend a Celebration of Life reception at Mayberry's Restaurant, 30 W. Main Street, Brevard 3:00pm, Sunday, November 3, 2013. Inurnment will be in the family cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Mountain Fire and Rescue, PO Box 479, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 for their wonderful care and kindness to the Bingham family. On line condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.