Raymond Andre Thomas
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The family has asked that memorials be made to The Shriners Children Hospital, 950 West Farris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605
Born in Greensboro, NC he was a son of the late Raymond Luther Thomas and Ruth Delane Yates Thomas and was married to Kathleen Phillips Thomas for 40 years. Ray was US AirForce Veteran and received a Honorable Medical Discharge after serving during the Vietnam War era. He was a HAM radio enthusiast and operator for many years known as WA4OMM. He loved flying and was a instructor pilot for 30 years. He was also a pilot for Ness Motley Law Firm and was also the GM for Johns Island Airport for several years. Ray was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association and was a mason at the Barnwell Harmony Lodge 17 and was also a Shriner.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kathleen Thomas of the home; a son, Stefan (Angela) Thomas of Henderson, NV; step-sons, Gene D. McGrew of Albuquerque , NM and Johnny McGrew of Columbia, SC; his grandchildren, Timothy Thomas, Kara Motes, Sarah (Matt) Austin, Caroline Thomas, Kayla Lyles, Clifton Lyles and Rebecca Thomas; a great-granddaughter, Sadie Thomas; a sister, Joanne Peddycord od Germanton, NC; a brother, Russell Yates (Yuwadee) Thomas of Kernersville, NC and numerous nieces and nephews.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our on-line registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
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Calvin & Yvonne Phillips
August 30, 2025
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