Wendell Lloyd Thomas age 68 of Burgaw, passed away Friday August 24, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 28, 1949 in Rose Hill NC son of the late Willie and Janet Mallet Thomas. He was also predeceased by a son Derrell Thomas.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Harrell Thomas; three children Julia Thomas and future son in law Shaun Callihan, Edward Lippard and Jacob Lippard and wife Melinda; Julia's mother Kathleen Gilbert; five grandchildren, Keegan, Lexie, Madeline, Mary Catherine and Caroline; sister, Vivaane Rees and husband Brian of England; half brothers, Adrian, James and Ashley; half sisters, Rebecca, Doreen and Kay; nieces and nephews, Samantha, David, Charlotte, (favourite!) , Jessica Thomas, Andrea & David Greene  and many others.

From Vivienne- At piece, our special Wendell and friend. You will be so missed, your smile, love, jokes. God rest, give Derrell, David, Mum and Dad a big hug and kiss from us all.

From Charlotte- Wendell my Great American Uncle, how I have so many fond memories to treasure, carrying me on your shoulders, you amazingly clean white sneakers! Your funny rude jokes, the way you let Julia off when she snuck off work to take us to Myrtle Beach for the day when we came over to the states. Wendell was so precious in so many ways, a loving, caring, loyal honest man who will be missed terribly.

You are at peace now, I love you so much, sleep tight xxxx

A memorial service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday September 29, 2018 at Wrightsboro Baptist Church. Reverend Tommy Bridgers will conduct the service.

You are invited to sign the guest book and write a tribute to the family.