Winston Thomas of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 19, 2016 and will be celebrated Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1401 Allen St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Viewing will start at 11:30 AM with the service beginning at 12 noon. An alum of Benedict College, while residing in South Carolina he worked as the Director of Alumni Affairs for Benedict and as the director of the Aging Program at the Columbia Urban League. He also served on the staffs of Governor Richard W. Riley and Governor Carol A. Campbell as Program Information Coordinator and Executive Assistant for the South Carolina Commission on Human Affairs under Commissioner James E. Clyburn. He is survived by his daughter Alanna Thomas of Baltimore and a host of family and dear friends.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on May 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Winston Thomas

18 Entries

Ceasar Leysath

May 18, 2021

Coach Winston Thomas was an awesome coach and an outstanding man and person. He loved his job as teacher and coach and he was devoted to his students. My most fond memory of Coach Thomas was watching him dunk a basketball. During that time period(1965-1969) someone his size, 5’6”, it was unheard of anyone anywhere that size dunking a basketball. I truly admired Coach Thomas and I strive to be like him. I became an officer in the United States Army and a teacher and administrator in Richland County School District. A great deal of my success is owed to Coach Thomas.

Leo Farmer

June 23, 2016

I consider it a blessing to have known Winston as a college class mate and as a friend. His calmness and deliberateness was always a great encouragement to me. I extend my condolences to his family.

Genevia & Ed Fulbright

June 7, 2016

We will miss the warm smile, encouraging words of encouragement Winston Thomas always had for us and everyone he met along his journey. Condolences to the family.
- Ed & Genevia Fulbright

Alan Rousseau

June 3, 2016

Look to the light of Heaven. Another solder has returned home.

Greg

May 31, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Thomas family for your loss. I pray God heals your broken hearts and bind your up your painful spots. (Psalm 147:3)

Louise Smith

May 25, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Angela & Wesley McKelvey

May 25, 2016

We never knew a man that was better than Winston. He was our friend, counselor, and mentor. May God's strength and love sustain his family.

Ceasar J. Leysath, Iii

May 24, 2016

May God comfort you and give you Peace that surpasses all understanding.

I knew Coach Thomas when I was a student/athlete at Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia,SC. He inspired and motivated me to be the best that I can be. I took his encouragement and went to college to play football. I owe my successes in life to him.

Booker Sears,Jr

May 24, 2016

Servant of God well done.I met Winston in the summer of 1961 when he came from Detroit to enroll as a student athlete at Benedict College.
As trainer of the Benedict football team,I assigned
Winston to his room in Osborne Hall.Winston,his roommate James(Jet) Chandler,my roommate
the late James Henry Fields,and I lived across from
each otherWinston was a great friend,and a persistent student athlete.Winston has left a great legacy of service and tenacity for all who knew him.
What a blessing it was for me to know Winston,
the class of Cass Tech HS,and a great Benedict Tiger.
My prayers are with his family,and friends.
Rev.Booker T.Sears,Jr
Hackensack,N J

David Wesley

May 24, 2016

May God bless and keep the Family during this time of bereavement. My deepest condolences.

JE Jackson

May 24, 2016

May God strengthen you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss . Please accept my sincere condolences .

Charlese Frazier

May 24, 2016

Mr Winston Thomas it was more than a pleasure getting to know you. Your determination and fight to keep going was so enlightening. You will be missed by all, but your spirit will be with us always. I will keep your family in prayer.

Brian Willis

May 24, 2016

Sorry to hear about our loss. What he did for the 100 Black Men of Charlotte will always be remembered. Brian Willis

Melinda Graves

May 23, 2016

May God bless you, keep you, and provide for you during this time.

Robert & Pearl Thomas

May 23, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Winston Thomas.

Benedict College

Reverend Joseph S. Coffea

May 23, 2016

To the family of Mr.Winston Thomas : I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. He was a outstanding friend and classmate. This was a special man who walks with God . I am very happy , that this past October 2015 , we were able to shared a common goal , he was inducted into Benedict College Hall of Fame . Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things. May our brother rest in the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ .

Robert C. Squirewell

May 23, 2016

Alanna,
There are those that come into our lives and leave footprints of friendship and goodwill that even the waves of time cannot wash away. Your father was such a man. Trust God and know that the comforter will come to you.

Alexander Funeral Home, Inc.

May 24, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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