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Brilliant Original Builder Melvin Louis “Bob” Thomas was born May 29, 1961 to the late Samuel L. Thomas & Lena Wooten Nobles in Pitt County, North Carolina. He departed this life April 3, 2017. Melvin attended church at a young age with his parents and was taught the values of Christ, which was evident in his willingness to help others. Melvin was a graduate of JH Rose High School in 1979. He was employed with Ernest & Knotts Glass Company for approximately three years where he acquired his professional skills as a builder. He later was employed at Mercer Glass Company for twenty three years where he perfected his skills as Glass Mechanic. He remained with Mercer Glass Company until his health failed. Prior to his failing health “Bob” was a master Glass Mechanic, lending his skills to such companies as Fountain Boats, Wachovia Bank, Pitt County Court House as well as various other community buildings. “Bob’s” love for building, with his friendly, outgoing demeanor caused him to always be willing to lend a helping hand and skills to anyone who needed his expert services. Melvin leaves to cherish his memory: Mother, Lena Wooten Nobles; Grandmother, Helen Thomas; Sisters, Mary Hopkins, Mary Jane Stewart, Lillian Nobles; Brothers, Lonnie Nobles, James Nobles, Jr.; Aunts, Nancy Wooten Thorne, Julia Wooten, Julia Ward Wooten, Clara McCoughlin, Helen James; Uncles, Roy Wooten, Willie Thorne, James Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Mr. Melvin Louis "Bob" Thomas

May 29, 1961 - April 3, 2017