MR. BRUCE L. THOMAS, age 62, lovingly known to his family and friends as “Chilly” peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC surrounded by his loving family.

A graveside service will held on Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00 noon, Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Burnsville Community, Polkton, North Carolina.

The public viewing and family visitation will be on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5:00-7:00pm at Smith’a Funeral Home.