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James Thomas Obituary
"Mr. Gospel"
Raleigh
Bro. James E. Thomas of 617 Brighton Road, departed this life on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Funeral, Tuesday, February 15, 2011, 12 Noon, St. Matthew Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Road. Interment, Carolina Biblical Gardens.
Survivors; wife, Evangelist Elizabeth O. Thomas of the home; daughters, Barbara A. O'Neal (Clyde) of Garner, Virginia Hunt (Hubert) of Sanford, FL, Alean Blaylock (Joseph) of Garner, Edna Martin Bryant (Benjamin) of Ocala, FL and Ann E. Martin of the home; sons, James E. Covington (Teresa) of Raleigh, Darryl Evansteins Montague (Jeaninne) of Wendell and Anthony Outlaw (Lisa) of Raleigh; 20 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation, Tuesday, 11:30 AM - 12Noon, at the Church.
A Lea Funeral Home service (919)231-1000 www.leafuneralhome.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Thomas
Percy L Smith
February 8, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gary Leach
February 15, 2011
Your voice was a staple to the Raleigh community. I have vivid memories of listening to your radio show as a child. I am 40 years old and will maintain those memories throughout life. Rest in total Peace Bro. James Thomas.
First Cosmopolitan All Male Chorus
February 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlotte Holmes
February 14, 2011
YOU are going to see The KING,Love is going out to the family
Raymond Henderson
February 14, 2011
Bro James will be missed.
Dr. Jocko
February 14, 2011
Mr Gospel will truely be missed in the Raleigh area from bring many singers to this area. His joyfull tone of singing with the Capitor City Five we will for ever cherish. The House Of prayer Pastor Mary Denning and Church Family
M H
February 14, 2011
The legacy of gospel music and memories of the many great events you brought to our community, I'll cherish forvever. Many fun hours of family conversation evolved from the music and the experiences of your tireless effort. The wisdom and advise you've shared is priceless. I pray that your soul is resting after your lifetime of labor here. Heaven is the place we all long to be...Sleep on Bro. Thomas and take you r rest. We loved you but God loves you best!
Resting easy, over on the other side!
Millicent and
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