Carlton Green Thomas

Hi, my name is Carlton Green Thomas, age 56 of Roanoke. I lost a good fight but I gained the kingdom of God on Friday, June 17, 2016. My greatest accomplishment was being a father and friend to my son Carl. I am so proud of the man that he has become. To my daughter Ruth Thomas although we were separated I loved you with all my heart and longed to know you. I was blessed to have two sisters that I adored Pat Beckner and May Thomas you both made me the man I was oh I almost forgot about the twisted sister, Ginger Quinn who tried to keep me in line. I also have a brother Lynnwood Thomas, thanks for our time together last year and making the long trip to see me in my last days. I was also blessed with great nieces and nephews: Barbara, Paul, Jay and April and their off springs; you know who you are. I have many other brothers that I loved and shared good times with: Tokey, Wayne, Gary, and Daniel. There were a few extra sons that liked spending time with this old man: Cody, Jon, Ben and Chandler. My favorite past time was to go fishing with some of these great folks and relax and drink a Miller High Life. If I failed to mention you please keep me in your heart because I love you everyone that crossed my path especially the little ones who just knew I was Santa Clause sorry I was just one of his elves. Remember I will miss you until we meet again. I leave this earth to join my father Curtis Thomas and my mom Ruth Thomas. I can't wait to see the thunderstorm form above and get the bird’s eye view so as you look up I will be looking down one each of my love ones. I love you, Carlton. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor James Beckner officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name are asked to be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home and Crematory, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 at Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com