Thomas Lewis Camp, 87, of Roanoke Rapids died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 surrounded by his family.

Thomas, a native of Northampton County, was the son of the late William Hinton and Odessa Rowell Camp. He was also preceded in death by his wife Delores Riggan Camp; sister Marie Woodruff; and his brothers Gordon, William, Henry, Graham and Otis Camp.

Thomas served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a member of Shaw-May Post # 38 having served as Commander.

He was a member of Rosemary United Methodist Church. He worked for Leonard Tire for many years and then ran Camp Tire for seven years.

He is survived by his sons Greg Camp and his wife Pam, and William Camp and his wife Lynn, all of Roanoke Rapids; five grandchildren, Marian Camp, Alan Camp, Tyler Camp, Katie Sidlosky and Casey Baird.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Rosemary United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Bell officiating.

Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rosemary United Methodist Church, 900 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 or Shaw-May Post # 38, P.O. Box 296, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

The flag in front of the funeral home flies at half staff in honor of Mr. Camp’s service to his country.