Don Thomas, 80, of McCaysville, GA, passed away in Raleigh, NC on Monday, November 8th, 2021 surrounded by his family. Don was born on July 12th, 1941 to Clyde Lewis Thomas and Dorothy Gilliam Thomas in McCaysville. In 1960, Don met Barbara Mosley at the Canteen in Blue Ridge, GA. They fell in love, got married and started raising a family. Don began his working life as a brick mason apprentice at the Tennessee Copper Company. He later moved his family to Miami, FL to work with his brother. In 1968, Don moved the family back to Marietta, GA to work for UPS. Later, UPS transferred Don and his family to Savannah, GA in 1972. After 12 years in Savannah, Don and Barbara moved home to settle in McCaysville, GA, where he worked in furniture repair. In the fall of 2005, Don retired from Carpets of Dalton. He spent his retirement years continuing to work with furniture, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and sharing his expertise with those he loved. Anyone who knew Don, knew that he loved the Lord and his family, that he was a righteous and devout prayer warrior, and that he was enormously proud of his grandchildren. Don was a member of Bethel Church in McCaysville but attended many churches throughout his life and served as the Chairman of Deacons at Wilmington Island Baptist Church. He was a fervent believer in Jesus Christ, and his beliefs influenced those closest to him. He was raised in a Godly home and instilled the love for Christ in his family. He has left a legacy of blessings for generations to come. Don was preceded in death by his Christ-loving parents, Amelia and Bill Pittman (sister and brother-in-law), Dorothy Mae and Powell Hoover (sister and brother-in-law), Ralph Seabolt (brother-in-law), and William Clyde Thomas (brother). Don is survived by Barbara, his wife of 58 years; his daughter Angela Davis (Mike) of Madison, GA; his daughter Stephanie Ledford (Rick) of Murphy, NC; his daughter Donna White (Chris) of McCaysville, GA; his son Louis Thomas (Jessica) of Raleigh, NC; his grandchildren - Jacob White, Chelsea White, Michaela Davis, Lauren Ledford, Bethany Davis, Avery White, Gracie Ledford, Sarah Ledford, Madison Thomas, Clyde Thomas, and Jameson Thomas; his great-grandchild - AnnaKate Ledford; and sisters, Ramona Seabolt and Doris Hartness (Ronnie); and a sister-in-law, Joyce Thomas. He is also survived by a large extended family. Memorial services were conducted on Sunday November 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel in Blue Ridge with Rev. Doug Payne and Rev. Joey Buchanan officiating. Music was provided by Jeremy Payne and Rick Curtis. Serving as an honorary escort were his grandchildren and great grandchild: Jacob White, Chelsea White, Michaela Davis, Lauren Ledford, Bethany Davis, Avery White, Gracie Ledford, Sarah Ledford, Madison Thomas, Clyde Thomas, Jameson Thomas and AnnaKate Leford. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA was in charge of the arrangements. There are no gallery images. Visitation Sunday, November 14, 2021 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Memorial Service Sunday, November 14, 2021 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions