Harold Douglas Thomas, Sr.

Harold Douglas Thomas, Sr., 94, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a period of declining health.

Harold was born April 27, 1929 in Stanly County, NC a son of the late Clifton John Thomas and Ada Austin Thomas. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Joyce Ann Phillips Thomas; two sons, Todd and Ricky Thomas; a grandson, Ben Thomas; three brothers and two sisters.

Harold was retired from Sears as a repairman with 28 years of service. He was a member of Homestead Baptist Church in Kannapolis.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding motorcycles, going to the beach, dancing, and being in the outdoors. He was known for having a green thumb. In his later years he enjoyed looking thru his coin collection. He dearly loved his children, and grandchildren.

Family members left to cherish his memory include his wife of 12 years, Bernice Jean Thomas, three sons; Douglas (Doug) Thomas and wife Martha, and Phillip Thomas and wife Jolette all of Kannapolis and Bennit Thomas and wife Kim of Concord. He is also survived by his step- daughter, Deborah Bradley and husband Jerry of Concord. Eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Mitch Thomas, a grandson, and pastor of Homestead Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Concord.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers; memorials be made to Homestead Baptist Church, 105 W 22nd St, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com