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Wayne was born in Asheboro on September 16, 1941, the third of Cecil and Lois Thomas' seven children. He was proud of being raised in the Balfour area of Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High School in 1959. He was the Owner/Operator of two Asheboro businesses, C & T Surveys with partner and friend Ray Campbell, and The Trophy Shop with his wife Deborah.
He was an avid supporter of youth sports, always able to be counted on to volunteer to coach, sponsor a team, or run a league for the City of Asheboro. He was known for announcing Little League baseball games from the back of his pick-up truck. He also loved all plants and flowers and working in his yard.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 62 years, Deborah Young Thomas, his daughter Myla T. Buffkin and husband Ritchie of Asheboro, his beloved granddaughter Kellie B. Streater and husband Matthew of Monroe, sister-in-law Martha Y. Smith and husband Martin of Asheboro, nephews Kyle Smith of Kernersville and Derek Smith of Asheboro, and close family friend Keith Roper of Ft. Mill SC.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial to the charity or organization of your choice.
Mr. Thomas will have a register book out at Ridge Funeral Home from November 18, 2024 until 5:00 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024
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Mike Deaton
May 7, 2025
I just found out about Wayne and I am so sorry. I wish the family all the best. I only met cousin Wayne once at his home but we have communicated many times over the years.
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Larry Moore III
December 10, 2024
Wayne was such a kind and gentle person!!!
He and I really enjoyed Shrimp plants which he introduced me to and each year he would inspect my plants when I would take them to him to see all of which he gave to me. I always looked forward to going to see him every year!!! I just miss him so much!!! He was my buddy!!!
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