Thomas Edward Person

ENFIELD - Thomas Edward Person, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. Born in Baltimore, MD on January 15, 1950, he was the son of the late Thomas Henry Person and Geneva Coley Leasner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Person. Thomas was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He loved cornbread and collard greens. He loved fishing, camping, chopping wood, and enjoying the outdoors. Thomas was a Raven's football team fan and watched every game. He enjoyed watching cartoons and black and white movies, but most of all loved old western movies. Thomas had two cats that he loved dearly Patches and Tigur. He was a loving husband, and father and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Schmidt, of Jacksonville, FL; his sisters, Shirley Lynch, of Enfield, and Louise Nowicki, of Baltimore, MD; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be private. The family would like to share a poem that reminds them of Thomas: I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has chosen for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I've now found peace at the end of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow Look for the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief Don't lengthen your pain with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now - He set me free. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.