Mr. Carroll Gene Thomas, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021 while in Monroe, NC. Mr. Thomas was born on October 31, 1942 in Lancaster, SC. He had a passion for playing pool and was a pool instructor at various pool halls. He is survived by his dear friend, Billy Max Terry (Brenda) of Pageland, SC and his pool playing family. Private cremation arrangements as per his request. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Thomas family.