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THOMAS, 57
Safety Instructor
SHELBY, N.C. - Mr. Neil Charles Thomas, 57, of 405 Beaumonde Avenue in Shelby, died on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at his residence due to heart failure.
A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert Harold and Irene Elizabeth Penny Thomas. Mr. Thomas served his country in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He also worked in the construction industry as a safety instructor.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Mary L. Thomas; two sons, Christopher Brock and his wife Donnette of Charlotte, NC and Geoffrey Thomas, also of Charlotte. He is also survived by two daughters, Courtney Arnold and husband Juddy of Wilmington, NC and Emily Thomas of Shelby. A brother, Robert Harold Thomas, Jr. and his wife Beverly of Baltimore, MD, a sister, Andrea Jane Gruver and her husband Brad of Tallahassee, FL, and a granddaughter, Reese Arnold of Wilmington, NC also survive him.
The family will receive friends at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home on Monday, June 15, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral services for Mr. Thomas will be held in the Chapel of the Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105.
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June 23, 2009
Our memories of Neil will be cherished forever. He always made us feel very special and he was very precious to us. The miles have kept us from meeting face to face, but Neil often communicated with us by phone or e-mail. Please know that you all are in our hearts and pray that God's grace will help you find peace and ease your sorrow. All our love, Uncle Jim and Aunt Jan.
Roxie Henderson
June 17, 2009
To the Thomas Family: I am very sorry for your loss. He was a good husband to Mary and father to the children. My parents and I attended your wedding and I met Mary then. I am glad to see you two were married for so long.
To Courtey and Geoffrey: I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You will not remember me but I lived across the street from you on Tremont Drive, Winter Haven and watched you both grow up with "Max" and "Morris". Yes, I remember them too.
To Mary: I came to your father's visitation so I could visit with your mom as she was one of my 6th grade teachers. And I wanted to visist with you and Neil (I called him Neil) again as you no longer lived around here. I wanted to visit a liitle with the two of you.
My Sympathy and Heart Goes out to each of you.
June 16, 2009
Mrs. Thomas and Emily,
Even though I am far away at his moment, I want to extend my condolences to you and the entire family for the loss of your husband and father.
Allow Gods WONDERFUL mercy to sustain you during this time.
Coach Larry Sipe
June 15, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss. Neil will be greatly missed by all.
Larry & Teresa Arnold
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