Thomas Firms

December 15, 2018

Mr. Thomas H. Firms, Jr. (Bunny), son of the late Thomas and Jessie Mae Firms, Sr., was born March 28, 1937 in Charlotte, NC. On Saturday, December 15, 2018, he departed his earthly life to join his Heavenly Father. Thomas attended J.H. Gunn High School in Charlotte, NC. He was a faithful member of Mowing Glade AME Zion Church. In his earlier years, he worked at CMC Mercy and later retired from Quail Hollow Country Club. Thomas was an avid horseshoe player and enjoyed going fishing. He liked sitting outside on the front porch observing nature and talking to passersby. He was known for his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife Blanche Firms; parents, Thomas and Jessie Mae Firms; sisters, Laura Mae Porter and Edith Johnson; brothers, Eleazar and Larry Firms and J.C Crowe. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Marvia F. Mazyck and Mary Robinson; brother, Kozella Firms; step-children Joann Mayes (Anthony), Michael and Darrell Hokett, along with their children and grand-children; his best friend C.T. Cowan; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Thomas will remain in our minds and hearts forever.