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Ivory G. "Skip" Thomas

Ivory G. "Skip" Thomas obituary, Greensboro, NC

Ivory Thomas Obituary

THOMAS GREENSBORO, NC - Mr. Ivory G. "Skip" Thomas, 59, was called home Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from Kindred Hospital in Oakdale, PA. The family will receive friends Monday, February 14, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel, 5926 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, and again at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Love & Faith Christian Fellowship, with funeral services beginning at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Dr. Joe Little. Interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem. Skip was preceded in death by his father, Henry H. Thomas (2000), his mother, Melven O. Thomas (2010) & his brothers Bobby R. "SONNY" Thomas (2010) and James A. Thomas (2006). Skip is survived by his wife, Velivia Thomas; children, Ebony (Bernard) Hicks and Justin (aka his ACE) Thomas; grandchildren Jalen & Taylor Hicks; siblings, Patricia Jacobs, Timothy (Fusako) Thomas, Lorraine Little, Debra (Arthur) De Lapp & Craven Thomas; mother-in-law, Bernice Currie; sisters-in-law, Dr. Thelma (Albert) King, Brenda Conyers & Celestine Worthy; brothers-in-law, Laysal Currie, Donald Currie, & Dr. Joe Little; special cousin, Jaunita Herron; special aunt, Ethel Herron; great aunt, Sula Herron; special friends, Henry Fennell, Charles Brockington, Al Williams & Reuton Williams; 43 nieces & nephews and a host of other family members & friends. Flowers of Memorials are appreciated. Memorials may be made to The American Heart/Stroke Association via website, www.americanheart.org. Click on Donate then Memorial Gift. Online condolences may be offered to the Thomas family at www.forbisanddick.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 13, 2011.

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February 16, 2011

Thomas Family,

I am sadden to hear of Skip's passing. He will truly be missed. He & Booker will be together again. He has been a part of the Melton family since our days at A & T. I will miss his calls each year to see if I will be at A&T Homecoming and to wish the family a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. My heart goes out to each of you. May God comfort you during the difficult times ahead.
Connie, Lindsey & McKinley Melton

February 14, 2011

I retired 14 yrs ago from UPS and i remember Skip he was a gentleman to everyone my thought's and prayers go to his entire family.

Ron Ballard Burlington N.C

Julie Brown

February 14, 2011

Dearest Ebony & Thomas Family
Word cannot describe how my heart aches for you at this time. I wish Carl and I were there with you. Please know that we are so thankful that this wonderful man had a hand in making you into the most fantastic woman ever!! God Bless him for being such a noble man. May the God of heaven and earth dwell among you at this time. We are with you in spirit. Love you Carl & Julie Brown ( Calgary, Alberta Canada )

February 14, 2011

Skip,
You will be here forever in our hearts.
Your life long friend.
G

Tawana McNeill

February 14, 2011

Ebony, I am so sorry for your loss

February 14, 2011

To the entire Thomas Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Most of us got to know Skip as our "UPS Man" for as much as 15 yrs for some us here. Always a smile and minute to speak. He will be missed. May God Bless you.
Central Carolina Women's Center (Asheboro)

February 14, 2011

To Lorraine and the entire Thomas Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Mrs. Carrie T. Shore & Mrs. Sante'Shore-Turner-Winston-Salem, NC

Demetra and Kenny

February 14, 2011

To Debra and the Thomas Family:

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you lifted during this very difficlut time. Praying fond memories of Skip bring you much joy in the days and years to come.

Love you much

Jeff Yeattes

February 13, 2011

I worked with Skip many years and was glad that he was able to retire and enjoy life a bit more. He was a friend who always brought joy. I'm sure all his physical ailments and pain are eternally gone and now he's bringing joy to a whole new group of people.

Bernice Horne

February 13, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Horne

February 13, 2011

We are Praying for your strength to be strong. keep looking up.Love you Ebony and your family.Mike and Nancy Horne

Bonnie & Paul Plante

February 13, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Kelly Thomas

February 13, 2011

May the Lord bless and keep you is my prayer during this difficult time. Love,Kelly Thomas and the Crockett family

Brenda & Jim Waters

February 13, 2011

RIP Neighbor.....You will be missed by so many and especially as having been an excellent neighbor for 25 + years.....Thanks for the memories....
Brenda and Jim Waters....

Alice & J. D. Kibler

February 13, 2011

Juanita, Our Thoughts and prayers are with you on the death of your cousin Ivory.

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