Wayne D. Thomas

Wayne D. Thomas, of Asheboro, passed away on November 16, 2024 at Hospice House of Randolph, after a week-long illness.

Wayne was born in Asheboro on September 16, 1941, the third of Cecil and Lois Thomas' seven children. He was proud of being raised in the Balfour area of Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High School in 1959. He was the Owner/Operator of two Asheboro businesses, C & T Surveys with partner and friend Ray Campbell, and The Trophy Shop with his wife Deborah.

He was an avid supporter of youth sports, always able to be counted on to volunteer to coach, sponsor a team, or run a league for the City of Asheboro. He was known for announcing Little League baseball games from the back of his pick-up truck. He also loved all plants and flowers and working in his yard.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 62 years, Deborah Young Thomas, his daughter Myla T. Buffkin and husband Ritchie of Asheboro, his beloved granddaughter Kellie B. Streater and husband Matthew of Monroe, sister-in-law Martha Y. Smith and husband Martin of Asheboro, nephews Kyle Smith of Kernersville and Derek Smith of Asheboro, and close family friend Keith Roper of Ft. Mill SC.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial to the charity or organization of your choice.

Mr. Thomas will have a register book out at Ridge Funeral Home from November 18, 2024 until 5:00 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024