Alma Thomas Read Obituary
Alma Thomas Read of Wingate, North Carolina passed away on September 26, 2026. Alma, born on March 4, 1946, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. 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 Alma Thomas Read to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Richard Read and Elizabeth Lucille Powers Read; and his brother Richard Read. He is survived by: his wife Marie Ortley Read; his daughters, Carole Read (Bobby Mears) of Melfa, VA, Vicki Colona (Mike Bridges) of Wingate, NC, Cindy Terry of Bloxom, VA and Debbie Hess (Shaun) of Aldie, VA; his grandchildren, Kayla Bagwell of Cashville, VA, Duane Read (Chelsea) of Temperanceville, VA, Alexus Hess of Aldie, VA, Devon Hess of Aldie, VA, Bradley Colona of Bloxom, VA, Rylee Marshall of Bloxom, VA and Dylan Marshall of Onancock, VA; his great grandchildren, Audrey, Bennie, Drake, Wyatt, Emmie and Tatum; and his siblings, Maynard Read (Marsha) of Reno, NV and Peggy Brown (Norvil) of Melfa, VA. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Williams Onancock Funeral Home (94 Market St, Onancock, VA 23417).
