Larry Oscar Thomas, age 85 of Broadway, passed away on Wednesday (11/8/2023) at his home.  He was born on August 20, 1938, son of the late Clarence Bernice Thomas and Lou Amie Cox Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patsy Thomas and brother, Bobby Thomas.  Larry was a Veteran serving in the North Carolina National Guard.  A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday (4/10/2024) at 12:00pm at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Parsons and Rev. Scott Yow officiating.   Inurnment will follow at the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 11:00am-12:00pm in the church sanctuary.   He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bailey Thomas of the home.  Nieces and Nephews, Amy Thomas Taylor (Craig), Lauren Stone, Paul Thomas (Allison), Chelsea Dickens, Dylan Thomas, Eric Thomas (Ahn), Jeffrey Bailey (Carla), CJ Bailey, Thomas Bailey, Denise Whitfield (Chris), Justin Whitfield, Cindy Harrington, Ben Harrington, Jeremy Harrington, and Tammy Baker.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.