Louis 'Gray' Gray Thomas Jr.

Obituary Louis Gray Thomas Jr., 82, of Otway, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home. Gray was a member of Otway Christian Church where he was an Elder and the president of the Mens Group. He was a veteran having served in the US Army and retired from Cherry Point after of 27 years of service. He was also the Rescue Chief with Otway Fire and Rescue for 20years. He was also a Boy Scout Leader for many years. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Otway Christian Church with Pastor Jack Mumford officiating. Burial will follow at North River United Methodist Church Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Faye Thomas of Otway; daughter, Lisa Faye Cooper and husband, Steven of Longview, TX; son, Louis Gray Thomas III of Otway; daughter, Raquel Ann Thomas of Otway; grandson, Cody Gray Thomas and wife, Crystal of Beaufort; granddaughter, Katlyn Thomas of Otway; grandson, Nathan Thomas of Beaufort; grandson, Clay Thomas of Otway; great granddaughter, Bailee Thomas of Beaufort; four great grandsons, Taylor, Matthew, and Austin Hazlewood of Beaufort; and Jake Thomas of Gretna, VA; twin sister, Lois Rae Hill of Beaufort; and his four legged companion , Macie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis "Butchie" Thomas Sr. and Odessie "Dessie" Thomas; grandson, Adam Craig Gillikin; granddaughter, Madison Thomas. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 Friday at the Church. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Otway Christian Church, 242 Gillikin Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Please click here to view the video tribute Services Visitation Friday November 27, 2020 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM Otway Christian Church 242 Gillikin Road Beaufort, NC 28516 Funeral Service Friday November 27, 2020 11:00 AM Otway Christian Church 242 Gillikin Road Beaufort, NC 28516