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Official Obituary of

Ricky (Rick) L. Thomas

July 28, 2025

Ricky (Rick) Thomas Obituary

~A Time to be Born~

Ricky Lee “Rick” Thomas was born on March 10, 1979 in Whiteville, North Carolina to Barbara J. Powers Thomas and Leroy Thomas, Sr. 

~A Time to Play~

Rick was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan who also loved fishing, riding 4 wheelers, spending time at the beach with his dogs, his girlfriend and her boys, camping, and hanging out with friends and family. 

~A Time to Learn~

Rick attended South Columbus Schools. 

~A Time to Work~

Rick was a long shore fisherman for many years in New Jersey. He was also employed with Palmetto Goodwill. 

~A Time to be Fruitful~

Rick loved his girls Brooklyn, Emma, Kendell, and granddaughter, Audrey. 

~A Time to Meet Again~

Ricky will be greeted in heaven by his grandmothers, Velma Lee Powers and Sadie Bell Thomas; his grandfather, Lloyd Thomas; great uncle, Bo; and cousin, Timmy. 

~A Time to be Remembered~

Ricky leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Barbara; father, Leroy, Sr.; his brothers, Leroy (Varachakka) Thomas and Jr., Atticus Gabriel Flowers; his sister, Lisa Jean Thomas; his girlfriend of the home, Anna Alvarez along with her two sons, Jose and Santi; one niece, Brittany Latta; four nephews, Joseph, Gary, Jason, and Ahmar; close friend, Johnny; a host of aunts, uncles, great nieces, great nephews, family and friends.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
August 1, 2025

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Conway Chapel
1207 Grainger Rd
Conway, SC 29527

Graveside Service
Saturday
August 2, 2025

11:00 AM
Benovelance Cemetery
2015 Bladenboro Road
Clarkton, NC 28433

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