Joseph Miner Thomas, 68 of the 1000 block of Crosswinds Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. A native of Middletown, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Albert Thomas and Florence Miner Thomas and the widower of Therese Havranck Thomas and Allyn Patricia McCarthy Thomas. Mr. Thomas was retired from the NC Department of Transportation as an Engineering Technician, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War.
He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Perry and husband Michael of Hertford, NC; a son, Jeffrey Thomas and wife Candace of Raleigh, NC; a stepson, Matthew Wrublewski and wife Becky of Forest Grove, OR; and five grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by a son, Joseph Thomas.
A service will be held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Thomas family. You may express condolences to the family by visiting https://www.twifordfh.com.
Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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Arlan and Diana
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We have enjoyed many wonderful moments with our friend and neighbor. May God bless you and your family.
Karen Speakman Foreman
Michael and Carolyn, thinking of both of you at this difficult time. I only knew your father for a short time, but he was very special. My thoughts and prayers are will you at this time.
Ouida L. Speakman
Bryan & Peggy Bray
Carolyn, Jeff, and family,
Words cannot express the heartfelt sympathy that we have for you during this time of sorrow. Joe was a dear friend and a wonderful neighbor for the past 26 years. I loved to hear him tell the stories of his past adventures. He will be dearly missed! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and do not hesitate to call on us if there is anything that we can do for you! We love you all and God bless!
Jeannie Jones
Jeff, please know that mom, dad and I are here for you. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We pray that you and your family will find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Jeannie, Donna and Ervin Stahel
Sheryl Hewitt
So sorry to hear of Mr. Joes passing.You all, will be in my thoughts, and prayers.
Teresa Brower
Carolyn, Jeff, Matt & Family,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Mr. Joe was a wonderful man! I have always loved him and Ms.Allyn. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything.
Mike Walker
So sorry to hear of Joes’s passing. I worked with him for many years at NCDOT. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
john c tym
Sorry to hear of uncle joe’s passing. he will be missed. I will always remember all the camping trips, water skiing lessons on the navasink river and learning to repel at pleasant acres. Glad I got to see him when he was up reciently.
Eva Harrison
May happy memories carry you through this difficult time. Love and prayers are with you.