Thursday, May 25, 2017 8:43 am

Billy Joe Thomas, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017

He was a native of Mitchell County, and the son of the late Fonzer Thomas and the late Agnes McClellan Thomas. He was a member of and retired Pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church. Billy was a loving father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Alan Thomas. He is survived by his wife: Glennette Thomas. Two daughters: Deborah Jones and husband Shannon, Kim Cook and husband Toby. Two sons: Michael Thomas and wife Janice, Aaron Thomas. One sister: Rosanna McSwain and husband James. One brother: Dale Thomas. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James Smith and Reverend Danny McCain officiating. Interment was held at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County at PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.

McMahan's Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements.