Thomas was born December 19, 1938 in Hong Kong to Seto Yuen and Wong Chi Kwan. He attended Lasaille School and Hong Kong Polytechnical College.
Thomas came to Greenville, SC in 1963 and attended Greenville Technical College while also working at The Barbecue King Company. Thomas became a naturalized U.S. Citizen in 1968.
1970-2005 Thomas was co-owner with Vivian Wong of Dragon Den Restaurants.
1970 to currently, Thomas was active in real-estate investment and developments including hotels, shopping centers, retail centers and golf courses throughout the Southeastern United States.
1980 to currently, Thomas was active in import, export. and distribution of many products including silk flowers and nonwovens.
1988 to currently, Thomas was active in construction and renovation project management for restaurants, shopping centers and office buildings.
Thomas' interests and hobbies included karaoke, southern cooking and his grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Vivian A Wong; daughter Madeline Wong, Atlanta GA.; daughter Madina Wong Cauthen, Greenville S.C. (John R. Cauthen Jr.); daughter Michele Wong White, Atlanta GA. (Michael W. White); and daughter Anita Wong Hargett, Greenville S.C. (Jeff Hargett); grandchildren; Trey Cauthen, Ryan Cauthen, Will Cauthen, Matt Cauthen, Regan White, Connor White, Chandler Hargett and Taylor Hargett.
Thomas was preceded in death by father Wong Chi Kwan and mother Seto Yuen.
A Celebration of Life service is being planned for Thomas at a later date. A private graveside service will be held for Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Thomas' memory may be made to University of South Carolina, Thomas K.F. Wong Hospitality Endowed Scholarship Fund (B11904), 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 736, Columbia, South Carolina 29208.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawn-fh.com for the Wong family.
