Obituary of Thomas Mebane

Manteo, NC Captain Thomas Hill Mebane, Jr., 78, of 349 Mother Vineyard Road, Manteo, NC, died Thursday, January 29, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Decatur, GA, son of the late Thomas Hill and Anna Belle Wingo Mebane. He retired in 1985 as a Ship Master, captaining super tankers for the Merchant Marine Service and last sailed as Master of the newly launched Chemical Pioneer that sailed out of Newport News, VA. Mr. Mebane was an active member of St. Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, Nags Head where he had served as a vestry member, a junior warden, sang bass in the choir, and was a member of The Brotherhood of St. Andrew; and served in many capacities including president of the Manteo Lion’s Club. Mr. Mebane is survived by his wife of fifty years, Connie Godbout Mebane of the residence; three daughters, Susan T. Carter of Centerville, VA, Dr. Dorothy J. Mebane of Chapel Hill, NC, and Diane L. Mebane of Belmar, NJ; two sons, Richard Hill Mebane of Great Falls, VA and Thomas Hill Wallace of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Dorothy Hales of Temple, GA; one brother, William Wingo Mebane of Dayton, MD; and ten grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family will be at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrews By-The-Sea Episcopal Church Memorial Garden Fund, P.O. Box 445, Nags Head, NC 27959. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, NC is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.