Donnie is survived and greatly missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Sheila; his one and only, awesome son, Westley; his beautiful and funny daughter-in-law, Mariana; and the joy of his life, Rhett and Georgia, his two wonderful grandchildren.
He worked for Mobil, later ExxonMobil, for 45 years. He loved his work and was a stickler for following safety protocol. Colleagues and family often laughed as they listened to Donnie’s tales of his work escapades, mishaps, and misadventures, whether they occurred in the field or in the office.
Donnie loved the outdoors: a day at the beach fishing, surfing, or working in the yard was his idea of a perfect day. Fishing and surfing with Westley, Rhett, and his friends was something he always looked forward to and enjoyed. His favorite adventures included traveling to California, Hawaii, and Australia to surf with Westley.
He said he was the most fortunate of men to be able to spend time with his grandchildren, Rhett and Georgia. He loved watching them grow from babies to young children. He treasured the days he could pick them up from school and attend their school and sports events. He looked forward to any chance to dance, sing, play chess, fish, surf, or babysit, both grandchildren.
Donnie will always be remembered for his laugh, his sense of fun, and his great love of family and friends.
A Celebration of the Life and Times of Donnie Thomas will be held
Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CageMillsFuneralDirectors.com for the Thomas Jr. family.
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