Don Thomas

We are sharing the obituary for Don Thomas as a courtesy to the Thomas family who have been long-time residents of the Burnsville Community of Anson County. We offer our condolences to his family and friends.

Don Barry Thomas, age 80, of Surfside Beach, SC passed away peacefully Tuesday June 18, 2024, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Don was born in Polkton, NC, the son of the late Malvin Thomas and Ila Bowers Thomas.

In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his brother, Lynn Thomas.

Survivors include his loving wife, Elaine Thomas, Surfside Beach, SC; daughters, Angela Mitchell, Murrells Inlet, SC; Sharon Presson (Bob), Marshville, NC; grandchildren, Jonathon Presson (Aheshea Kinser), Peachland, NC; Brittney Presson, Marshville, NC; Cameron Bolick (Whitney), Marshville, NC; Landon Bolick, Murrells Inlet, SC; great grandchildren, Braeden Bolick, Brinlynn Bolick, Blakely Bolick, Peyton Presson, Saylor Presson; brother, Tony Thomas (Brenda), Randleman, NC; sisters in law, Fran Thomas, Polkton, NC; Jackie Hornback, Charlotte, NC; several nieces & nephews.

A reception and celebration of Don’s life will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 3-5pm at New Hope Baptist Church, 5928 New Salem Rd, Marshville, NC 28103.

Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.