Thomas England

Thomas Woodward England, 88, of Kings Mountain , passed away June 12, 2012, at Kings Mountain Hospice House, Kings Mountain. He was born February 6, 1924 in Greenville County, SC son of the late Broadus Greenberry England and Jessie Ponnie Head England. Mr. England was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. He was a very talented lead guitarist who performed at the Grand Ole Opry where he was a member. Thomas had a great love for children and a gift for storytelling. A funeral service will be held 3:00pm on Thursday at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 618 Chestnut Ridge Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 officiated by Rev. Greg Neely and Rev. Richard Brown. The family will receive friends 2:00 -3:00 at the church on Thursday. Interment will be at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. England is survived by; his loving wife of 36 years, Louise England of the home; daughter, Sheila Hallman of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Stacy White and husband Jason of Gastonia, Matthew Hallman and wife Paula , Diane Hallman all of Charlotte; great grandchildren, Bowen Patrick White, Zoe Lynn Hallman, Jackson Thomas White; godson, Keith Laughter and wife Wanda of Kings Mountain; his piano player , Linda Belk and husband Johnny of Kings Mountain, In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia (704) 867-5521.