George Thomas Delbridge Sr., 81, of Gaston, North Carolina, formerly of Emporia, Va., passed away Friday April 5, 2019 at Vidant Medical Center.  

He was preceded in death by his mom, dad, and two siblings.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 59 years Alice Patrick Delbridge of Gaston; his children Wanda Brown of Lake Gaston, and her two daughters Amanda Yarborough of Roanoke Rapids and Amber Keeter and husband AJ, of Knightdale, NC; Tommy Delbridge. Jr. and wife Gail  of Augusta, Ga, and their children Tommy Delbridge and wife Amanda of Greenville, TN, Elaine Martinez of Albuquerque, NM, James Delbridge, and wife Ashley, of Pineville, LA, Brandon Delbridge of Augusta, Ga, and Samantha Brown and husband Marcus, of Las Vegas, NV, Joseph Delbridge of Midlothian, Va; and Doris Delbridge and daughters Megan of Roanoke Rapids, two sisters Molly Harrup of Emporia, VA, and Brenda Romines and husband Olin, of Franklin, VA, Christine Williams of Sidney, OH. Fifteen great grandchildren, multiple nieces, nephew and cousins.

A memorial service will be held 3 PM, April 14, 2019 at Liberty PH Church, 1468 American Legion Rd. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 PM prior to service at church.

In lieu of flowers make monetary donations to Hockaday Funeral Service, 507 US Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870.