Thomas Rex Rapoza, 54 passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was born January 24, 1959 in Nash County.  He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Thomas Rapoza and a brother, Frank Wade Rapoza.

Thomas is survived by his mother, Mary Wester Rapoza; sons, Christopher Thomas and Jeffrey Rex Rapoza; daughters, Deborah Rochelle and Ashley Renee Rapoza; one grandchild; brother, Ricky L. Rapoza; sister, Connie Ivey and husband, Thomas and six nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013 with Thomas E. Ivey officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and other times at the home. In lieu flowers memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.