Ricky Maxwell Thomas Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ricky Maxwell Thomas (Gastonia, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ricky Maxwell left this world on December 16, 2024 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ricky Maxwell Thomas to show support.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ricky Maxwell leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, T. C. Thomas, Jr. and Roxie Helms Thomas; his wife Cathy Todd Thomas; and his sister Martha Ervin. He is survived by: his daughter Andrea Henry; his brother David Thomas (Pam); his nieces and nephews, Wendi Taylor (Terry), Aimee Howard (Eric), David Watkins (Sharon), Tony Watkins (Crystal) and Jared Thomas (Lindsay); and his close friend Dawn Carrigan. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home (2916 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054).