Halford “Perry” Thomas Jr., 53, of Lillington, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his home.
A graveside funeral service was conducted on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Leaflet Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. David Priddy officiating.
He was born on April 5, 1967 in Lee County, son of Halford Thomas and Patsy Carson. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Bill Carson. Perry was a graduate of Western Harnett High School.
Surviving are his wife, Kirby Whitley Thomas of the home; his father, Halford Thomas of Broadway; his mother, Patsy Carson of Erwin; daughter, Tailor Strickland of Holly Springs; son, Halford Perry Thomas III of the home; step-son, Jesse Elgin of Newton Grove; sisters, Dottie Womack of Lillington, Millie Thomas of Broadway, Ginger Harrington of Sanford, Mary Jo Toler of Erwin; brother, Jason Carson of Greensboro; step-siblings, Dwight Carson of Lillington, Courtney May of Mt. Airy, Maryland, Brian Gillis of Broadway; and two grandchildren.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com.