John Thomas

John Eldridge Thomas, 86, of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents John M. and Hattie Thomas. Survivors include his wife Mary W. Thomas of the home, two sons: Steve Thomas of Whiteville and Mark Thomas (Allison) of Eustis, FL; two daughters: Sheila Kelley of Elizabethtown and Chris Doeppe (Joe) of Newport News, VA; ten grandchildren: Tina Williams, Melissa Miller, Heather Moon, Timothy O'Donnell, Thomas O'Donnell, Jean Thomas, Jane Thomas, Moses Doeppe, Rebekah Doeppe and Charlee Doeppe and 9 great grandchildren: Landon Moon, Eason Moon, Leia Moon, Brittany Williams, Brandon Scritchfield, Makayla Miller, Payton O'Donnell, Sapphria O'Donnell and Malikye O'Donnell. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 6 pm at New Light Pentecostal FW Baptist Church in Bladenboro with Rev. Dale Hester officiating.