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Charles Anderson (Andy) Thomas, Sr., 63, died April 2, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. Family and friends will be held at Brooks & White Funeral Home in Roxboro, N.C. Wednesday, April 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
received. and all are invited to attend the celebration of his life in the Hospitality Suite on the ground floor of the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Raleigh (600 Glenwood Ave.) beginning at 19.30. Wednesday evening.
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Andy graduated from Person Senior High School (72), where his lifelong involvement with Rocket sports programs began, and Appalachian State University (78),
where he led the Mountaineers football team to numerous victories and grew Howard’s Knob, among other things. in Topsiders and, most importantly,
meet his beautiful bride over a game of pinball. Andy was a microbiologist and quality control specialist for Miller Brewing Company for many years at locations in Moultrie, Georgia, Cincinnati, Ohio and Eden, N.C.
Hes will live forever in the hearts of his loving wife of 38 yearsCarole Monk Thomas, formerly of Concord, N.C. his children Sara and Emmett Perdue, and Charles Anderson (Chip) Thomas, Jr. and Katie Thomas,
Anne Elizabeth and Alex Lassiter Laura Thomas and Lee McCollum, all of Raleigh, as well as his four (soon to be six) grandchildren, Zeb and Ford Perdue, Genevieve Thomas and George Lassiter,
who together were the light of his life. He was the son of the lates Marjory Monk Thomas and Gene Winstead Thoma Sr both of Roxboro, and is survived by his sister Jaime Thomas Combs of Raleigh and his brother Gene Winstead Thomas, Jr.
of Wilson, NC, as well as many, many cousins and relatives whom he loved dearly.Brooks And White Funeral Home Obituaries
His family and friends
who knew him affectionately as Pops or sometimes as Popsicle Pete, Andy Panda or Anj, will remember him for his unmatched fishing talent, sly jokes, crazy antics,
masterful mechanical skills and Phil-style golf swing Mickelson will be remembered . , but above all for his talent, his kind heart, his total selflessness and his unparalleled ability to include those around him in the joy he brought to the world.
He loved exploring the bright lights of Atlantic City and especially Las Vegas, but his absolute favorite spot was the Bogue Inlet Pier late at night,Brooks And White Funeral Home Obituaries
where his family gazed at the stars, contemplated the universe, and watched his son hard at work cleaning the questionably legal restrooms.
big fish he caught. His sense of adventure was awakened at an early age on the wild streets of Westover Drive, where he spent many nights sledding under the windows of friends and family in the early hours of the morning, firing bottle rockets to warn them that another beautiful day had begun.
The legacy he leaves Brooks And White Funeral Home Obituaries
us is a selfless life, unconditional love for family, and very big shoes to fill (both literally and figuratively).
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Andy Thomas Memorial Scholarship. Make checks payable to the Rocket Club and mail to 908 Currituck Drive, Raleigh N.C., 27609,
or enjoy his favorite drink in his honor, The George Monk (recipe: orange juice and bourbon over ice with a shrimp cocktail).
Obituary for Irma Robinson Dunnegan
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home – Roxboro on April 17, 2024.
Irma Jean Robinson Dunnegan, 83, of Durham, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. Born in Orange County, Brooks And White Funeral Home Obituaries
she was the daughter of the late Leyman Floyd Robinson and Rosa Belle Porterfield Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Booker Dunnegan.
Ms. Dunnegan enjoyed
tending to her flowers in the garden, baking cookies and watching her “Stories” on television. She also had a passion for all kinds of music. Most importantly she loved her family and close friend.
Surviving are her children: Randy Dunnegan and Jerry Dunnegan (Elizabeth), all of Hurdle Mills; two sisters: Brenda Blackard and Barbara Smith (Bobby),
all of Roxboro; four grandchildren: Brandon Dunnegan (Danae), Christy Stainback (Troy), Randell Johnson, Lena Johnson; and two great-grandchildren: Alyssa Lilly and Tristan Dunnegan.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 15.00 in Brooks & White Chapel with Dr. M. David Chambers. The screening will take place one hour before the service (2:00 – 3:00 p.m.).
Memorials may be made to New Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Alma Moore, PO Box 261, Rougemont, NC 27572.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.
Visit our flower shop to send flowers to family or plant a tree in memory of Irma.
Obituary for Sandra Whitfield Brady
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home – Roxboro on April 17, 2024.
Sandra Lea Whitfield Brady, 77, of Hurdle Mills, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Person County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Manley Whitfield and Glenna McKinney Whitfield. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Brady; stepmother, Louberne M. Whitfield; Brother, Robert “Bobby” M. Whitfield, Jr. Sandra was a Baptist.
Surviving are her two siblings: Amanda “Mandy” Garrett (Ronnie) and Corbin Whitfield (Leslie);
two children: Charles “Bo” Reed (Karen) of Dawsonville, GA, Kimberly R. Malin (Eric) of Westover MD two stepchildrenRob Brady (Beverlys) and Amy Gerling Lee all of Durham Stepsisters
Martha Glisson (Donnie), Nancy Moore and Penny Brown, all of Durham; five grandchildren: Brooks Reed, Davis Reed, Charlea Malin,
Bryce Malin and Mason Reed; three step-grandchildren: James Staples, Paul Staples and Jared Staples (Angella); and a great-grandson, Silas Staples.
The funeral will be held privately at a laters date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jewish Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105,or Person Countys Veteran Council, PO Box 1923 Roxboro NC 27573.
Condolences may be expressed at www.brooksandwhite.com.
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