Dwight Garrett Thomas, age 66, born on May 3, 1955, in Watauga County passed away after a long battle with diabetes and heart disease. Dwight walked into the arms of his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family.

Dwight was a loving father and husband. His family was the light of his life. He was a Christian and quietly worshipped His Lord. He had strong values and was a good neighbor and friend to all. He was always willing to offer a helping hand.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. One of his favorite activities was to get out in the woods with his sons to hunt. He wanted to teach his grandchildren, Aubrie and Jasper that joy, but God had other plans.

He was a hard worker and was the "Jack of all trades and master of none". His favorite job was working as janitor and bus driver at Mabel School. He loved the children and teachers and they respected him. He especially loved to play pranks on the cafeteria workers and Mrs. Ruby Reese who worked in the office.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ann Cook Thomas, two sons, Garrett Thomas and wife Della; and Spencer Thomas and wife Julia, two grandchildren; Aubrie Thomas and Jasper Thomas all of Zionville. He is also survived by his mother, Catherine Thomas, one sister Sue Thomas and one brother David Thomas, all of Zionville and his mother-in-law, Wilma Cook of Zionville. He is survived by four nieces and one great nephew.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Thomas, his paternal grandparents; Spencer and Mae Thomas and maternal grandparents Oscar and Hazel Phillips, two sisters-in-law; Patty Thomas and Wanda Fox, and his father-in-law Tommy Cook.

Funeral services for Dwight G. Thomas will be conducted Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Union Baptist Church. Reverend Bradley Swift and Preacher Derick Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00, prior to the service.

We respectfully request no food. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Medi-Home Health and Hospice or West View Baptist Church Building Fund.

Online condolences nay be sent to the Thomas family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.