Claude Thomas was born in York, South Carolina to the late Robert Lee and Callean Grier Thomas. He transitioned from his earthly home in Top Sail, North Carolina.

Viewing at funeral home on Friday; October 17, 2025, from 5 to 7

Funeral on Saturday; October 18, 2025, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Gastonia at 1:30 with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Interment: Liberty Hill Church Cemetery, Lake Wylie