John Thurman Thomas, Jr. age 77 of Boone went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 5, 2024.

He was born April 28, 1947, in Mecklenburg County. A son of the late John Thurman Thomas, Sr. and Virginia Michel Thomas.

John Thurman Thomas JR was born 4/28/47 in Charlotte NC. He was a prep football standout and played at Appalachian State where he earned NAIA All District 6, Most Improved Player and All American accolades.  He met his beloved wife Marsha of 54 years at while earning a BS degree in Sociology

He was the honored father of three sons, and beloved "Pa" to six grandchildren.

John was a real estate broker in the High Country for over 50 years.  He served on the Watauga County planning board.  He was Chairman of Ducks Unlimited and avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman earning the honor of Eagle Scout.

He rededicated his life to Jesus Christ in 1981 and humbly served him until his passing.
John attended Mt. Vernon Baptist church where he led Royal Ambassadors, youth group, and taught Sunday school.  He led a bible study with Jack Roten for college students and led multiple bible studies on Revelations.  Focusing on the second coming of his King Jesus.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marsha Thomas of Boone; three sons, J.T. Thomas and wife Kristen of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina; Jeb Thomas and wife Lindsey of Apex, North Carolina and Justin Thomas and wife Allison of Reidsville, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Thurman, Cannon, Conley, Bayden, Drew and Jackson, one brother, Jimmy Thomas and wife Allie of Monroe, North Carolina; one niece, Casey Long and two nephews, Jamie and Matthew Thomas.

A celebration of life will be conducted Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Mount Vernon Baptist Church  gymnasium. Pastor Bud Russell and Pastor Danny Nelson will officiate. The family has requested that casual attire be worn.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Hebron Colony, 356 Old Turnpike Rd, Boone, NC 28607 or to Mount Vernon Baptist Church youth department, 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607.

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

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