Lonnie Howard Thomas
February 22, 1936 ~ February 17, 2014
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NASHVILLE - Lonnie Howard Thomas, age 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2014. Born in Edgecombe County on February 22, 1936, he was the son of the late Lonnie Lewis Thomas and Lena Waters Thomas. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Lillian T. Lassiter, Lillie Ruth T. Owens, Nannie Lee T. Harrell and Dorothy Elizabeth T. Hughes; and brother, Wilbur Louis Thomas.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Janice Matthews Thomas; sons, Kenneth Howard Thomas (Ellen) of Castalia, Michael Eugene Thomas (Lori), Tony Ray Thomas (Theresa) and Gerald Keith Thomas (Tambre), all of Nashville; grandchildren, Taylor, Nicole, Cameron, Caleb, Jordan, Jonathan, Terri and Holland; and great-grandchild, Anna Blake.
A service honoring Howard will be held at 7:00pm Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Pastor Carlyle Hall Jr. officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 5:00pm prior to the service and other times at the home of Gerald Thomas, 1303 Evergreen Drive, Nashville NC.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made payable to Nashville Parks and Recreation, c/o Jim Glover, P.O. Box 987, Nashville NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Uncle Howard you will always have a special place in my heart. You will be missed! Vicky P.
Janice I want to tell you and your family how sorry I am to hear about Howard.You all are going to miss him,but try to remember he is in a better place.he has got a new body now and no longer in pain and suffering.With God’s help you will make it.Put your trust and faith in him and look to him for comfort..You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Keep the faith. God Bless! Barbara Girard Teresa’mother.
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What a wonderful man. Growing up in Nashville, Mr. Thomas was always on the ball field, usually watching one us those great sons of his. Hold on to all the cherished memories. Love and Prayers, Karen Kennedy