Thomas was born June 25, 1955 in Wythe County, VA. He was the son of the late Cyrus Nelson and Mary Loraine Burnett Winebarger.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, Glen Douglas and Samuel Ronnie Winebarger; sister, Emma Jean Foley.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joyce Tabor Winebarger; daughters, Joyce Robinson and Vickey Riddle; sister, Ruby Hale and husband Chuck; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Catawba Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 to 12:45 pm.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Winebarger family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.