Ronald "Ronnie" M. Thomas, age 75, of Zionville, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born December 12, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland. A son of the late Lee and Winnie Thomas. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army and was a member of Union Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Rosedna Thomas of Zionville, one daughter, Amy Moody and husband Steven of Zionville, one granddaughter, Addison Moody of Zionville, one sister, Joan Campbell of Zionville, two nieces, Lynne Isaacs and husband Steve of Vilas, and Sue Combs and husband Lynn of Zionville, two brothers-in-law, Bennett Byrd and wife Mary of Zionville and Baxter Byrd and wife Janet of Zionville. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Union Baptist Church. Reverend Vernon Eller and Pastor Derick Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 130 and the DAV chapter 90.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 802 North Fork Road, Zionville, NC 28698.

The family respectfully request no food.

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

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