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Obituary For John Thomas

Funeral service for Deacon John Henry "Buck" Thomas will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2019 at Round O Missionary Baptist Church, 1900 Society Hill Rd., Darlington. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Deacon Thomas was born on October 25, 1937. He was the son of the late James McNeil and Marie Thomas Lowery. He died on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

John, who was affectionately called "Buck" was born and raised in Darlington, SC. He attended Darlington County Schools and was employed with La-Z-Boy East, where he worked for 30 years, until he retired.

John was married for fifty-three years to Ellen Pogue Thomas.

John was a member of Round O Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, until his health declined.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen of the home; two daughters, Jacquelyn (Johnathan) Parnell and Lisa Thomas; three grandchildren, Johnathan Derrick Parnell, II, Jalynn Denise Parnell, and Tatum Colin Johnson; three brothers, George (Linda) Lowery, Cary Lowery, and Steven (Twala) Lowery; five sisters, Mary Blanchett, Reverend Eula Pack, Lizzie (Walter) Williamson, Eva Lowery and Annette (Dwight) Nettles; one uncle, Jack Thomas; two brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and a host of nephews; nieces; cousins; other relatives; church family; and friends.

The family will receive friends at 1421 Society Hill Rd., Darlington

Guest Book

Sorry to hear about your loss you have our deepest condolences praying for the family. Naomi and Charles and Allen Alford

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Sharing a memory of John. I can hear him sing "I'm on the right road now. John will be truly missed. I'm sorry for the loss of our beloved family member. Deloris Hickman Tijerina

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Sharing a memory of John. I can always hear him sing, 'I'm on the right road now. "I'm sorry for the loss of our beloved family member.

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So sorry for your family lost Mrs. Ellen my prayers goes out to you and all the family.

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John, we will truly miss you. Jack and I have such fond memories of singing on the choir with you and your family. You have truly been a blessing to the church and the community. We cherish those wonderful times and know that you will be singing on the heavenly choir. Jack & Gwen Gattison

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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