Wayne D. Thomas

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

Wayne was born in Asheboro on Sept. 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.