Thomas, Herbert

Mr. Herbert Thomas, age 77, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. Thomas was retired from Aro Corporation in Southern Pines. He was also a long time member of IBEW Local #553 in Durham. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and going to the beach. Mr. Thomas was also a member of the Pinebluff Fire Dept. from 1976 to 1983. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie Thomas, a son, Mike Thomas and his wife Beth of Pinebluff, grandchildren, Richard Brandon Thomas, Justin Tyler Thomas and Emma Nicole Thomas, brothers, Robert Thomas of Ellerbe, Milburn Thomas and wife Harriette of Aberdeen, Harvey Thomas and wife Mary Lou of Ellerbe, NC. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, July 8, 2011 at Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Southern Pines with Rev. Don Ballenger officiating. Burial will follow at Pinebluff Cemetery. Memorials may be made to FirstHealth Hospice, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.