Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRoy Melvin Thomas 
Birth17 Aug 1923, Stanly County, NC
Death5 Feb 2011, Magnolia Gardens, Spencer, Rowan County, NC
Burial8 Feb 2011, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
FatherDaniel Arthur Thomas (1890-1966)
MotherEva Lucinda Burris (1897-1994)
Spouses
Birth4 Jan 1923, Rowan County, NC
Death20 Mar 2014, Genesis Healthcare, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Burial22 Mar 2014, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rockwell, Rowan County, NC
FatherGeorge David Miller (1887-1952)
MotherJanie F. Campbell (1891-1985)
Marriage5 Jul 1953
Notes for Roy Melvin Thomas
Roy Melvin Thomas
ROCKWELL - Roy Melvin Thomas, age 87, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at Magnolia Gardens Nursing Home in Salisbury.
Mr. Thomas was born Aug. 17, 1923, in Stanly County, he was a son of the late Daniel Arthur Thomas and Eva Burris Thomas.
He was educated in the Stanly County Schools and was retired from Cannon Mills in the weave room.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing gardening and watching birds.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Buford Thomas, Frealon Thomas and Grover Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lucille Miller Thomas, whom he married July 5, 1953; one brother, Cecil Thomas and wife, Jo Ann of Ft. Mill, S.C.; two sisters, Lois Thomas Morrison of Midland and Pearly Thomas Burnette of Stanfield; and also by a number of nieces and nephews.
Service and Burial: The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church conducted by the Rev. Bruce Sheeks, Pastor, with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 2-3 p.m.
Memorials: Memorials may be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund: 2070 Emanuel Ch. Rd. Rockwell NC.
Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Thomas family.
Salisbury Post, 7 Feb 2011
ROCKWELL - Roy Melvin Thomas, age 87, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at Magnolia Gardens Nursing Home in Salisbury.
Mr. Thomas was born Aug. 17, 1923, in Stanly County, he was a son of the late Daniel Arthur Thomas and Eva Burris Thomas.
He was educated in the Stanly County Schools and was retired from Cannon Mills in the weave room.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing gardening and watching birds.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Buford Thomas, Frealon Thomas and Grover Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lucille Miller Thomas, whom he married July 5, 1953; one brother, Cecil Thomas and wife, Jo Ann of Ft. Mill, S.C.; two sisters, Lois Thomas Morrison of Midland and Pearly Thomas Burnette of Stanfield; and also by a number of nieces and nephews.
Service and Burial: The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church conducted by the Rev. Bruce Sheeks, Pastor, with burial in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 2-3 p.m.
Memorials: Memorials may be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund: 2070 Emanuel Ch. Rd. Rockwell NC.
Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Thomas family.
Salisbury Post, 7 Feb 2011