Thomas Miguel Petro Blea

Thomas Miguel Petro Blea obituary, Fayetteville, NC

Thomas Miguel Petro Blea

Thomas Blea Obituary

Visit the Lafayette Funeral Home - Fayetteville website to view the full obituary.

Thomas Miguel Blea, (66) of Fayetteville was called home to the Lord on November 7, 2025. Thomas was a devout follower of Christ who found joy in prayer, strength in scripture, and peace in the promises of eternal life. 

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Heidi Blea, wife Ethel Lee Blea, daughter Angela Abbott and grandson Aaron Grom. He is survived by his daughters Michelle (Steve) Gaines, Vanessa (Bob) Blevins and 7 grandchildren: Jessi, Amanda, Jennie, Rebecca, Nathan, Nick, and Olivia.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lafayette Funeral Home - Fayetteville

6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304

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