Art Eugene Thomas

Art Eugene Thomas "Plank", 82, of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Genesis East Medical Center. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11am at Weerts Funeral Home, visitation will be before the service starting at 10am. Memorials in Art’s name may be made to the family.

Art was born on November 19, 1940 in Mississippi to L.B. and Estelle Thomas. Following high school he was united in marriage to Helen Bryant on October 22, 1966; she passed away in 1991. He was later united in marriage to Karen Boyd on June 22, 1998; she passed away in 2010. Art worked for the City of Davenport for over 40 years in the Sanitation Division. He loved to spend time fishing and bowling. Art could often be found watching old westerns and kung-fu movies with his family. He enjoyed listening to his Blues music. Art loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved picking them up from school.

Those left to honor his memory are his children: Angela (James) Thomas-Iverson, Tonya (Chris) Thomas Petersen, Sharday Bryant-Burkhart, Rebecca Bolwar, and David Bolwar; grandchildren: Latoya, Art, Jerika, Jeremy, Jasmine, Silas, Daisy, Grayson, Cassandra, Michael, and Tykisha; 13 great-grandchildren, sister Gloria (David) Thomas-Gayle; brothers: L.D. Thomas, Ralph (Brenda) Thomas, Milton (Diane) Thomas, and Randy (Stephanie) Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; along with many close mall walking buddies.

He was preceded in death by his wives Helen and Karen, his son Donald Thomas, daughter Juanita Gales, his parents, siblings Ira Welsh, Betty Lewis, and Albert Thomas; and his close friend Jerry.

Online condolences may be left to Art’s family by visiting his obituary at www.weertsfh.com