John McClellan Thomas

John M. Thomas passed away at his Brunswick home Tuesday, March 3, following a short illness. He was born December 4, 1926 in Glynn County where he had lived most of his happy life. Funeral services will be conducted at 11Am Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Batten officiating. Interment will follow in Palmetto Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 177.

John’s favorite song, “What a Wonderful World”, epitomized his outlook. He loved his family and friends with all his heart and, as the song says, truly appreciated the blessings of this world — the skies of blue, red roses blooming, babies crying, and all.

He was a proud member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 177 for over 50 years, a member of Glendale Baptist Church, a Mason, and Shriner. John was also a WWII Navy veteran, an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, and was a 1948 graduate of Glynn Academy.

He is survived by the love of his life, Veronica Smith Thomas. The couple has been married 66 years. They have three children, Christy T. Slocum and husband Andy, of Columbia South Carolina, John M. Thomas, Jr. and wife Rhonda, of Juno Beach, Florida, and Lisa L. Thomas, of Brunswick, Georgia. John is also survived by four grandsons, Tim Slocum and wife Bethany, of Memphis, Tennessee, Josh Slocum and wife Kelli, of Birmingham, Alabama, John M. Thomas III and wife Alex, of Portland, Oregon, and Jason Thomas, of Juno Beach, Florida. Great grandchildren, Molly, Andrew, Thomas, Alden, and Edwin Slocum also survive, as well as several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.

The family will receive friends Saturday morning, March 7, 2020 from 10 AM until the funeral hour at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles, online at https://hospice.me, or at1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, Georgia 31525. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.edomillerandsons.com