Sunrise: December 17, 1936 – Sunset: January 13, 2023
Alfonzo Thomas Sr., 86, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Friday, January 13, 2023 in the care of Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro.
Funeral services will be on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel, 6000 West Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27407. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones, one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home from 12:00 until 1:00 pm.
Alfonzo was born December 17, 1936 in Robeson County to the late Leo McRae and Effie Jane Thomas. He lived in High Point for 50+ years before moving to Greensboro with his son, Alfonzo, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Lisa. Due to health reasons, he then moved to Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Alfonzo worked at Hendricks Batting until his retirement and was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church in High Point. He loved working outside and tending to his yard and garden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Mae Thomas; a daughter, Robin McNeil; and two brothers, Hubert McRae and Howard McRae.
Those left to cherish his memory include three sons, Johnny Thomas (Stephanie), Alfonzo Thomas, Jr. (Lisa) and James Thomas; daughter, Virginia Paige (Spencer) of Maxton; nephew, William McManus; grandchildren, Tiffany (Patrick), Tanika, Tyeshia, Davon Scott (Charita), Alfonzo, III (Brittany), Shayon (Michael) Brandon (Cassie), Brianna, Tamika and Luther; great-grandchildren, Mikale, Kaleigha, Jaykayla, Kyree, Kenya, Z’avion, Zoelle, Michael, Samson, Symphoni, Kaylon, and Jream; sister, Eva Daniels of Brooklyn, NY, Blondell Meekins, Eva Williams (John), and Viola Thomas all of Clio, SC; and a host of extended family and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhsedgefield.com.
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