Lloyd Parker Thomas

Mr. Lloyd Parker Thomas, 80, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Mr. Thomas was born in Eden, NC on February 6, 1937, and was the son of the late Virgil Lloyd Thomas and Lena Rivers Parker Thomas. He was a graduate of Tri City High School in Eden and served his country in the U.S. Marines. On February 20, 1960, he married Donna Lynne Wilson Thomas, who survives. He worked for the Mason Corporation of Birmingham, AL as District Sales Manager and while living in AL, served on the city council in Jemison, AL. Lloyd was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church where he served on many and various committees. In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by two daughters, Laura Thomas Snoddy (Keith) of Statesville and Susan Thomas Helms (Kelly) of Mooresville. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Ashley Snoddy Scarborough (Ryan) of High Point, Christine Snoddy Carroll (Justin) of Statesville, Jacob Thomas Helms and Reagan McKenzie Helms, both of Mooresville. Three great-granddaughters, McKenley and Riley Carroll, both of Statesville and Mikie Scarborough of High Point and a sister-in-law Bettye Lou Sheahan of Charlotte also survive. A celebration of life for Lloyd Thomas will be conducted at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Wesley Memorial UMC with Rev. Chris Fitzgerald and Rev. Gervase Hitch officiating. The family will visit with friends following the service in the fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial UMC, 825 Wesley Dr, Statesville, NC 28677 or to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Lloyd Parker Thomas.