Alfred Thomas

Alfred Landon Thomas, 89, of Randleman, NC, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Tommy Kidd officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Born November 13, 1936, in Burke Co., NC, Alfred was the son of the late Carlyle and Margaret Stamey Thomas. He retired as an upholsterer from Swaim Originals in High Point. Alfred was a member of Dayspring Baptist Church where he was heavily involved with their Vacation Bible School. As a talented craftsman, Alfred made wood pieces for rubber band 6-shooters so the children could assemble at VBS.

Being a member of the New Market Civitan Club was one of his greatest accomplishments. As a member, he won many awards and served as the Lieutenant Governor in 1979-1980 for NC District West, Area V East, which governed over 60 Civitan clubs.

Alfred was dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America. So much that he was presented with the Silver Beaver Award in 1984 for his distinguished service.

In his younger years, Alfred was a custom van enthusiast. He was a member of The Hobo Van Club and won numerous trophies for his custom van, the "Boot Legger."

In addition to his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Thomas, his son, William Gene Hunsucker, his brothers, Carl Lacy Thomas and Kenneth Thomas.

Survivors include his son, Michael Thomas and wife Sharon of Archdale; sisters, Judy Combs of Thomasville, Ann Dollaeye of Glenola, Wanda Marshall of Walnut Cove, Sue Massey of SC; brother, Danny Thomas of Thomasville; grandchildren, Kimberly Hunsucker of Sophia, Scott Hunsucker and wife Shannon of Monroe; and great grandson, William Hunsucker.

The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. on Friday, prior to the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to Dayspring Baptist Church, 770 Bowers Lane, Randleman, NC 27317; or to Amedisys Hospice, 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice of Burlington for the loving care given to Mr. Thomas.