Obituary of Thurman "RAT" Andrews ~ 2010

Contributed by Jeanette Corcoran





"Rat" Andrews DEEP RUN - Thurman "RAT" Andrews, 70, of Deep Run, left this world to go to a better home in the hands of the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Obie Andrews; mother Eula Andrews Howard; brother Linwood Andrews; and step-father, James "Fat" Howard. "RAT" was one of a kind. He was a very special per-son to so many people. He attended Deep Run Church of God; retired from Tuscarora Yarns with over 35 years of service; was a board member of Lightwood Knot Hunting Club and the Lenoir County Hunters Association - he loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dolly "Babydoll" Andrews; a #1 son, Ricky Andrews and wife Beverly, of Deep Run; grandchildren David Gautier, Lindsay Gautier and Madison Letchworth; six great-grandchildren; special brother, Ronald "Doodle" Andrews and wife Dorothy; several special nieces and nephews and a very special "play daughter," Annette "Dula" along with so many special friends and neighbors, including his wife's family members. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the funeral home with Brothers Jeff Barns, Donald Daniels and Proctor Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary)

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