John Author Thomas

July 24, 1940 - March 31, 2022

John Author Thomas, 81, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his residence. An 11:00 a.m. graveside service will be held Monday, April 4, 2022, at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC. John was born July 24, 1940, in Rockingham County, NC to the late Marion and Violet Graves Thomas. He was a member of Martin Street Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed working in his garden and waving to friends from his front porch as they passed by. John loved reading his Bible and especially loved the truth found in John 3:16. He was a loving husband to his wife, Jane, whom he was married to for 35 years. He retired from Richardson-Vicks (now Procter and Gamble) after many years of faithful service. Preceding John in death was a son, Christopher Thomas and stepson, Danny Ryan. Survivors include his wife, Jane Thomas; children, James A. Thomas, Mark V. Thomas, Renee Thomas, Eric Thomas and Joseph Thomas; stepchildren, Phil Ryan, Tammy Brown and David Ryan; siblings, Robert Williams, Vanessa Harris, Lisa Williams, Melisa Williams, Daryll Williams, and Tim Williams.