Thomas was born on November 19, 1923 and passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

Thomas was last known to be living in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was formerly from Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife Frances.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Twiford�s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Clay Manos officiating. The family will receive friends at Twiford�s Memorial Chapel Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716 or Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.