Eric Thomas

Wilson

Eric “Thomas” Wilson, the miracle baby born after much prayer and medical support to June [Smith] and Dean Wilson in Burlington, North Carolina on April 24, 1997 passed on October 31, 2026, at 29 years old, in Boulder, Colorado. Thomas spent his childhood in North Carolina before moving around several times in his teens. He attended Oak Ridge Middle School in Clover, South Carolina before attending and graduating high school in Manassas, Virginia. As an adult, Thomas followed his dreams and moved to Boulder, Colorado in June 2021. He made a life for himself by starting his own business, meeting new people and making new friends; friends who became his family. Thomas loved big, adored his family and cherished his friends; he was kind and compassionate, even to those who were strangers. He worked hard, never shying away from a challenging job or the need to learn a new skill; he built his business, “Wilson Construction, Ltd.,” with his own two hands. Thomas also knew how to play even harder; he lived for hiking, camping, kayaking, attending shows and having fun. He loved to laugh, be goofy, mess with his cat Bmo, nurture his plant collection and have a great time!

Thomas is survived by his mom whom he adored June Smith, and his step-father William [Clover, SC], his father and step-mother, Dean and Alevtyna Wilson and his step-siblings Sasha and Tanya (lovingly known as his frienemy) [Manassas, VA], and his sister, René Canalis and her husband Ian [Bogart, GA]. Thomas has four nieces and nephews - River, Audrey, Nora and Lincoln. Thomas has also left behind his angel on earth, girlfriend Alex Zagelow [Broomfield, CO]. Thomas is also survived by extended family including aunts and uncles Jeff and Brenda Gorsuch [Mills River, NC], Jenny and Charlie Martel [Pawleys Island, SC], and cousins Liz [Tim], Jimmy [Megan], Katie [Chris], Rachel [Eric] and Jamie [Molly].

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Jan Gorsuch of Hildebran, NC, his paternal grandparents, Ross and Jewell Wilson of Brevard, NC and his uncle, Richard Wilson of Brevard, NC.

Because of his faith and belief in Jesus Christ, Thomas now lives with no pain, infection, illness or a failing body and his family rests in the peace of knowing they will see him again one day.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, November 14th beginning with the receiving of friends at 1pm followed by the service at 2pm, both taking place at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home at 181 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, NC 28712. A short burial ceremony will take place at Blue Ridge Garden of Memory at 994 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768. Family and friends are invited to gather together after the services at a place to be announced.