WAYLON WAYNE THOMAS

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Waylon Wayne Thomas, 85, of Olivia, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at First Health Hospice House, Pinehurst.

Wayne was born in Lee County on December 30, 1934, to the late Jones Henry Thomas and Nola Elena Holt Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Crowson Thomas, brothers, Rufus Thomas, Jim Thomas, J.W. Thomas and Jack Thomas; sisters, Elsie Griffin, Lena Smith and Mary Morgan. He made his career in metal fabrication and manufacturing working with Bracken Steel, Hercules Steel and Machine Products, until the opening of Olivia Machine and Tool in 1981 with his sons.

He was a member of Olivia Presbyterian Church, serving as Deacon, Elder and Lay Preacher.

Survivors include his sons, Terry Wayne Thomas of Olivia and Sammy Dean Thomas of Holly Ridge; three grandchildren, one great grandchild; and sister, Johnsie Baker.

The family received friends on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Olivia Presbyterian Church from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Due to Covid restrictions, the funeral service will be held in the church parking lot with Rev. Bob Johnson, Pastor Curtis Norris and Rev. Percy Coleman officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made, in memory of Wayne Thomas, to the Baptist Children’s Home of NC, PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361 or 1-800-476-3669, designated for Cameron Boys’ Camp and Camp Duncan.

Condolences may be made at: www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.