James Burnette Thomas, 71 of Raleigh, NC passed on November 26, 2017 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC; His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Alice Thomas of the home; Mother, Eloise M. Thomas of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Two daughters, Sharon Thomas of Raleigh, NC and Chelsea Hawkins (Ryan) of Durham, NC; and three grandchildren, Jasmine, Jayda and Jalen; three sisters, Carolyn Wright (Johnny) of Columbus, GA, Angela Harrington (Bernard) of Apex, NC, Rhonda Wilson (Michael) of Raleigh and three brothers; Larry Thomas of Raleigh, NC, Roger Lee Thomas (Linda) of Baltimore, MD, Jeffery Wayne Thomas (Yevette) of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 12:00 -7:00 pm Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Funeral will be held 1:30 pm Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church, 3425 Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, NC 27610 (Rev. Mark T. Gibson, Pastor)

Burial: Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens, 905 Wake Chapel Road in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526