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News obit: Henry Thomas

Jason Sandford October 20, 2008

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Again, I feel obliged to keep up with deaths of note since nobody else around here is doing it. So I’d like to bring your attention to the death of Henry J. Thomas. Thomas, 70, died last week.

A lot of people downtown knew Thomas by sight: He could almost always be seen driving his motorized wheelchair around the sidewalks of Asheville with his stalwart companion “Chucky,” a little mutt who rode the wheelchair at Thomas’ feet.

Thomas always seemed to have a bright word for all. He will be missed. There will be a one-hour memorial service to honor him at noon on Tuesday at Jubilee.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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3 Comments

Tammy October 20, 2008

Wonder if someone will take care of Chuckie?

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Cabingirl October 20, 2008

Downtown Asheville will never be the same, that’s for sure. Thanks for posting the information. I know there are many who will want to come and say goodbye to a really special man.

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Zipperhead October 20, 2008

He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.

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