Dr. George Emanuel Thomas, Sr., 79, entered into God's presence on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Emanuel George Thomas and Chrysanthy Thomas; son George Emanuel Thomas, Jr., and sister, Flora Thomas. He is survived by his son, Dr. Stephen J. Thomas (Shannon); 4 grandchildren, McKenzie, Reese, Kate and Stephen John Thomas. He attended Ramsay High School and then graduated from Birmingham Southern College and followed with Medical School at University of Alabama Medical School in Birmingham. After his first year of surgical residency, he was drafted into the Army and served two years with a tour in Viet Nam. Upon discharge, he returned and completed the remaining three years of his surgical residency. He was a meticulous and well respected surgeon in Jackson, Tennessee for 42 years where he dedicated his life to the care of his patients in the community. Dr. Thomas was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral and served on the Parish Council. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Cathedral with a Celebration of Dr. Thomas life following at 11:00 AM. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 307 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama 35233 or Youth Town of Tennessee, P. O. Box 1385 Jackson, Tennessee 38302.
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