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Garfield Thomas

Greenville, North Carolina

Nov 22, 1939 – Nov 11, 2019 (Age 79)

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BORN
November 22, 1939
DIED
November 11, 2019
AGE
79
LOCATION
Greenville, North Carolina
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Garfield Thomas Greenville, North Carolina—Garfield Thomas, 79, of Greenville, North Carolina, formerly of Fayetteville, passed on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2019 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Rivers-Morgan Funeral Home and Cremations of...

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I first met SGM, he was my partner in a computer class in 1987. I was a PFC from COSCOM.. Turns out he was my best friend's NCOIC in 5th group. I spent a lot of time in that office talking with the two of them. He was always giving me advice and encouragement. And he was one of the few SGMs you could joke with. I still remember the stuffed Garfield the Cat holding the coffee mug in his office. I had always hoped to see him again, but I waited too long. I will see him in the next...

Once again God saw SGM Garfield Thomas getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you and whispered come to me. You remind us, Lord, through Solomon that to everything there is a season. We thank You for the earthly life You gave to this sergeant major and for the blessing during the sojourn here on the earth. We most especially thank You for the new life You granted this sergeant major in Jesus Christ. He broke the bonds of death by His resurrection. We rejoice at...

My condolences to the Thomas Family. Mr. T was like a dad to me. He treated me like his daughter and I will ALWAYS be grateful for that. Mrs. Thomas, Brian and Jason I love you guys and thank you for sharing your dad with me.

Garfield was our neighbor for about 23 years and my family and I enjoyed every minute of it! He was one of the kindest people I have ever known, would listen to my tales, and always give me a smile and a little laugh. He always went above and beyond as a neighbor! People would come to our home, and loved to peep over the fence into his beautiful yard that he took so much care of. We moved in the neighborhood when my youngest child was four. Garrett admired "Mr. Garfield" and is now...

Our condolences go to you Carrie, Brian and Jason as you go through these times. Garfield was a true and beloved friend and brother to my late parents, Irving and Floree. Our prayers are with you. Avis Williams and family

To Garfield my long time solider and comrade. We were stationed together for over 30 years in the US and Vietnam. RIP

To a great family man and soldier. I have known you all my life and you will be missed.

RIP, Brother. Condolences & prayers go out to the family. From a former a Paratrooper 82d Airborne Division

Garfield Thomas an American Patriot - SALUTE