James C. Thomas

James C. Thomas, 79, of Avon, passed away April 21, 2012. He was born June 19, 1932 to the late William and Sallie Thomas in Mars Hill, NC. He was a car salesman for Collins Oldsmobile for 30 years retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church, 6850 E. US 36 in Avon, where funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Visitation will also be at the church on Thursday April 26 from 11:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm. Burial, Westridge Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Connie E. (Matarazzo) Thomas; daughter, Cathy (Dave) Bryant; three sons, Kevin (Helen), Chris, and Terry Thomas; brother, William "Junior" Thomas; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Avon United Methodist Church Building Fund.