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Obituary For Deacon Melvin C. Thomas
On Monday, February 17, 2025, Deacon Melvin C. Thomas, 80, of Trott Circle, transitioned peacefully at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born in Henry County, VA on January 19, 1945, to the late Junious W. Thomas and Pattie Spencer Thomas.
Melvin was a faithful member of Shiloh Way of the Cross Church of Christ of the Apostolic Doctrine where he served as a Deacon, a member of the Golden Sanctuary Voices of Praise Choir, an Usher, and a Sunday School Teacher. He retired from Fieldcrest Cannon after many years of service.
Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife, Margaret H. Thomas of the home; three sons, Melvin C. Thomas (Donna) of Martinsville, VA, Victor O. Thomas (Kim) of Lawrenceville, GA and Bryan B. Thomas (Charmaine) of Blacksburg, VA; one daughter, Terronica Wisu (Anselem) of Lawrenceville, GA; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; five sisters, Vera Reynolds, Velma Joyce, Macie Florence, Renniette Thomas and Vivian Thomas all of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, Marshall Thomas (Mary) of Ridgeway, VA, Lander Thomas of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Way of the Cross Church of Christ of the Apostolic Doctrine, 938 Brookdale St., Martinsville with Presiding Bishop Earley Dillard, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway, Dr., Martinsville.
A public viewing will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will be present during this time. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 35 Trott Circle beginning of Friday, February 21, 2025, only from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Timothy Martin planted 5 trees in memory of Deacon Melvin C. Thomas . - February 23, 2025
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Condolences on your loss. May God ever comfort and strengthen you all and may Mr. Melvin rest in peace. Rudy will always remember laying bricks with him and I will always remember him as the father of my classmate birthday twin. 🤍🕊️ Rudy and Sonji
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I'm so sorry for your loss. The family has my prayers and with the strength of the Lord
To Sister Margaret and the entire family, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Deacon Melvin. He was a such a kind man with a sweet quite spirit. I know he has the blessed hope we all are living for. We say farewell brother, until we meet again. Family be encouraged
Deacon Standley and Priscilla Hairston
I grew up in your home and I have a lifetime of wonderful memories. I love you sir. Rest in love.
Sorry for your loss praying for the family
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I am sadden and so sorry for the loss of our cousin Melvin. May God promises and presence be your deepest comfort. Sincerely, Brenda Ephriam
Our love and deepest sympathy to the Thomas family. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
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Prayers and condolence so sorry for your loss Sister Margaret Brother Carlos and the rest of the Thomas family
Dear Margaret, Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers of comfort to you and your family. Rhonda
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