Neill Allen "Hoss" Thomas Jr., age 79 of Lillington, formerly of Sanford, died Sunday (7/17/2022) at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Center in Lillington.  He was born on August 5, 1942, son of the late Neill Allen Thomas and Luzene Howard Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Neill Allen Thomas III., sister, Mary Beatrice Thomas Brownlee, wife Brenda Wooten Yarborough Thomas and step-son, Dillion Yarborough.   He is survived by his daughter, Kelli Thomas Rattz and husband Jimbo of St. John's, USVI and sisters, Rebecca T. Rosser of Broadway, NC, Roetta T. Taylor and husband Darnell of Lillington, NC and Eloise T. Rosser of Broadway, NC. Niece, Jennifer Goodwin of Broadway, NC and nephew, Anthony Taylor of Sanford.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.