Home Going Celebration of LifeFor

Trustee Louis Thomas

Sunrise Sunset October 17, 1943 May 19, 2017

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 12:00 Noon

Total Praise & DeliveranceChurch of God

Founded by Jesus Christ, Inc.4815 Aberdeen Rd. • Raeford, NC 28376

Elder Dr. Alexander Glover, PresidingPastor Elder Dr. Demonn McNeill, Officiating

BBuie Funeral Home

543 Vass Road • Raeford, NC 28376(910) 875-3700 • www.buiesfuneralhome.com

“We Strive To Deserve Your Confidence”

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Floral BearersNieces & Friends of The family

Pall BearersFriends of The Family

Acknowledgment The Thomas family would like to express their gratitude to each of you during this difficult time of the passing of trustee Louis Thomas. We sincerely thank you for the calls, visits, food, cards, prayers and support. May God continue to bless each of you and mat the peace of our Lord and Savior reign in your lives. Again we say thank you.

The Family

DaddyI can’t tell you daddy how many tears I’ve cried,

Since the day I realized my precious Dad had died.It seems like a dream, although I know its true,As everything I see around reminds me of you.

You have been here for seventy-three years,Fifty-two belongs to me.

Now you are gone, but will forever be seen.The days we spent together,

Walking in the woods, standing on the pier,Are gone, but will not be forgotten.

Daddy, you are gone,But I will not say goodbye.

For you will always be with me.You will always have a special place

In my heart and mind.

Your Son ~ Quenzell

Order of Divine Service

Prelude .................................................Musicians

PRofessioNAl ............Pastor, Ministers and Family

seleCtioN ...........................Mixed Selection Choir

sCRiPtuRes ReAdiNg old testament ......................Dr. Mary K. Thomas,

General President New testament ......... Pastor Geraldine Thompson

PRAyeR of ComfoRt .................... Doris Clawson,District President

seleCtioN ...........................Mixed Selection Choir

ACkNowledgmeNts ..................First Lady McKoy

obituARy ...........................................Read Silently

sPeCiAl RemARks ............... (2 minutes only please)Pastor William Chisum,

Bishop Derwin Johnson (Ebony Hunting Club)

Solo ................................................ T. J. Peterkin

eulogy ............................ Pastor Damonn McNeill

ReCessioNAl .........................................Musicians

IntermentThomas CemeTery

Raeford, North Carolina

Order of Service

Mr. Louis Carnell Thomas, the son of the late David Lee and Katherine Thomas, was born on October 17, 1943 in Hoke County, NC. He was educated in the Hoke County System and was a 1962 graduate of Upchurch High School. He was always a hard working man. He was employed at McCain Hospital and Correctional Facility for 30 years until his retirement in 1999. He was always loved to maintain his yard and clean and maintain the church for hours. He was a quiet man in his own way, but around his family and friends, he had a lot to say. He was always there for anyone in a time of need. He loved the Lord and served Him faithfully. He was a faithful and devoted member of Total Praise & Deliverance Church of God Founded by Jesus Christ where he was a faithful member of the Trustee Board. He departed this earthly home on Friday, May 19, 2017 at First Health Palliative Hospice Facility in Pinehurst, NC. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death to include brothers: David, Jr. and William; sisters included Hattie Thomas and Julia Mae McNeill. Louis leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife of 51 years: Beatrice; one son, Quenzell (Karen) Thomas; two daughters, Dianne Thomas and Takenya McGregor and his newly adopted son, Elder Demonn McNeill; six grandchildren: Shakira Sanders, Jasmine, Devante, Ravell, Essica Thomas and Tavorian McGregor; one great grandson, Javar White, Jr.; one God-daughter, Tanjela Leggett; five sisters, Jerri Clark of Brooklyn, NC, Catherine Cole

of Southern Pines, NC, Annie L. Adams of Bowie, MD, Geraldine Thompson (Roger) and Angela Mason of Fayetteville, NC; four brothers, Theotis Thomas of Rockingham, NC, Tyrone Thomas (Alvita), Eric Thomas (Pamela) of Southern Pines, NC and Stevie Thomas (Demetra) of California; four sisters-in-law, Louise Thomas of Sothern Pines, NC, Virginia Thomas of Elizabethtown, NC, Alma Louise Roper and Mary Harris of Raeford, NC, Minnie Bryant and Eliza Jane McCrimmon of Durham, NC; one brother-in-law, Willie E. McNeill (Amanda); a host of nieces and nephews.

a love like this - 51 years“it Was Time To let Go” It was time to let you go. I didn’t know how and I didn’t know why. It came so quick and left me in awe. I didn’t want you to suffer; So I had to come to grip and say it was time to let you go. It hurts within, but I remember all our laughterand grins. It was time to let you go, but through every day I will grow. I will take each and every day at a time. Only time will heal as I continue to do the Master’s Will. Our love was great, I know you loved me and you knew I loved you. But as time came, I knew it was time to let you go. God loves you best and He leaned the best to me. Now that the time is here, I will still hold you close and dear. Now you are free with Him, how happy a good time it will be.