He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest America Thomas and Lucy Dunn Thomas, and a brother, William Thomas.

He is survived by his wife, Crystal Beverly Thomas; two sons, Josh Thomas (Brooke), Stacey Tinson (Stacy) and a daughter, Pamela Harris (Garrett); grandchildren, Sharaylynn, Reagan, Lacey and Brandon; special friends, Andrew Patterson, Calvin Beverley and A.J. Panebianco; as well as his Grand Dog, Minnie and his kitty, Baby.

Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having retired after serving 29 years, 11 months and 7 days. He then joined the Department of Corrections and retired as Sergeant after 22 years.

The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, July 27, in the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Chapel by Pastor Steven Kidd. Burial will follow in the Glasgow Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to them in lieu of flowers.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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