Lester Ronald Thomas Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

Lester Ronald Thomas Sr.

May 24, 1951 - September 26, 2026 (75 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Lester Ronald Thomas Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina

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Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Home

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Lester Ronald Thomas Sr.

May 24, 1951 - September 26, 2026 (75 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

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Lester Ronald Thomas Sr. Obituary

The family announces the passing of Lester Ronald Thomas Sr. (Durham, North Carolina) on September 26, 2026. Lester, born on May 24, 1951 in Creedmoor, North Carolina, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lester "Lex" Thomas and Dorothy Coley Thomas. He is survived by: his children, Vincent Hart Thomas, Sr. of Creedmoor, NC, Chastiny T. Caldwell (Montrel) of McLeansville, NC and Lester Ronald Thomas, Jr. of Durham, NC.; his grandchildren, Robert Jefferson of Apex, NC, Vincent Hart Thomas, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, Miya Nicole Thomas of Beaufort, SC, Taron Thomas of Durham, NC, Lester Ronald Thomas III of Durham, NC, Montrel Caldwell, Jr. of Greensboro, NC and Chase Caldwell of Greensboro, NC; his pet BookieToo; and his sisters, Carolyn Thomas Harris (Calvin Sr.) of Oxford, NC and Cheryl T. Smith of Durham, NC. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ (1715 Athens Ave, Durham, NC 27707). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ellis D. Jones & Sons Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 02

Visitation

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ
1715 Athens Ave, Durham, NC 27707

Fri

Oct 02

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ
1715 Athens Ave, Durham, NC 27707

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