 Jimmy was My Cousin and My Friend.He was nine years older than me. When he lived in Winder GA in the 50's we would visit. On one occasion he gathered a bunch of us kids together and shot an arrow straight up in the air yelling "don't take your eye off it".
 When we got older our folks trusted us with guns. When we went hunting he would let me take the best shots.
 Jimmy joined the Air Force and didn't see him very much. When we did get together it was always fun.
 After we retired we started getting together more often. Fishing with our families and those wonderful road trips all over West Texas, NM ,AZ ,UT.
 Drinking beer and telling stories, wonderful times. 
  Love you CUZ.

One of my favorite memories with Papa was camping at Canyon Lake. I was about 6 years old and he taught me how to fish I must have caught at least 20 fish that weekend. 

Growing up every summer we would vacation at the coast or Port Mansfield or any place that was on the water. He always brought lots of tackle boxes and enough fishing poles for an army. 

He also taught me how to shoot a gun, I remember having target practice with a pellet gun and lining up cans with my cousins. 

I can remember driving all over Texas and Papa having a map that had every road in Texas highlighted that he has driven on.

During one Christmas, you gave me a gift that I will always cherish, a 1958 Ted Williams baseball card.  I plan to give to my son when he is old enough to appreciate it.

I will miss you Papa, thanks for always being there to teach me, give advice, or thump me on the head when I did something that wasn't smart.

Love your Grandson, 

Erik

My heart felt sorrow to hear of Jimmy D's passing. I have such wonderful memories of many wonderful times spent with Jimmy Hayden and Sue. I bet he and Hayden are exchanging stories right now. May God grant the family His path to peace and the healing of your hearts.

My good friend, Jimmy T, and I had a many wonderful times working with WPS in past years. Carol and I have been travelling most of this year and regret not getting together for our periodic lunch sessions. .Sue, be strong and call on us if needed. Meanwhile, we hope to visit with you when we get home sometime at the end of May. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.  John and Carol Payne.

We were very sorry to hear about Jimmy.   We also have
such great memories with the whole family.  
He helped us out when we were station in Spain with them.
Our prayers are with all of you.
Sue we are thinking of you.
Take care,
Linda and Rick

I am very sorry to hear of "Jimmy D' passing and wish I had come to Universal City to spend time with him and Sue. I have cherished memories of working together at Keesler AFB Hospital from 1969-71.

We are thinking of you at this difficult time.  We are so sorry to hear that Jim passed.  Jim was such a special friend and neighbor, loving and caring and would do anything for you.  Prayers for Sue,  Liz and the family. 

On behalf of the entire family we all share very special memories of the numerous trips we made to Port Mansfield and Rockport over the past 26 years. 
Dad loved packing the house full of family and friends of the grandkids, he came prepared for anything (an army could show up and join in the fun and fishing with all the gear he brought and all the food mom brought.) 
He loved spending time with family, enjoying the breeze and beautiful scenery, and guessing the lengths of the fish with this uncanny accuracy.  Many, many happy memories there for ALL of us because of Papa.

Chief Master Sergeant Jim Thomas, husband, father, grand father and great grandfather.  Jim, Dadd, Jimmy D, Pops and Papa.  So many wonderful memories from each of those titles.  Who could forget his magic brief case that just happened to contain anything you needed.  Batteries, stamps, knives, flashlights, tools, light bulbs, toilet paper and cash.  Amazing.  The stories he would tell of growing up, the military, his time in the medical field, Japan, Thailand, fishing, camping, 57 Chevys, hitch hiking and the antics of his friends and family will never be forgotten.  He was my father in law, coach, mentor and benefactor.  But most of all Jimmy D. Was my friend.  I will miss you.  Rest In Peace.  I know you are in heaven driving to Winder Georgia in your 57 Chevy to go fishing.  Hope you catch every fish in the lake!  You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.

I loved him dearly and will miss him terribly. 
Some special memories I have;
How he and my mom always held hands, camping a lot,  the surprise weekends in a hotel where we would all swim in the pool all night, he loved taking me to New Orleans, he never met a stranger and always had a joke, teaching me to drive a stick shift in our VW van, he was NEVER late, NOBODY ever has, or ever will cook a steak like my Daddy, the forever Boy Scout- always prepared for anything and everything, the "trip cards" he made for all of us, he was a crazy fast typist, he loved me so much and was always proud of me.  
But my very favorite memories revolved around Christmas; he had meager Christmases as a child, but made sure we had amazing Christmases growing up. He was like a kid about it; buying just the right gift and then he couldn't wait to give it to us!  (Sometimes he just couldn't wait.) I can still remember how I felt to see him so excited every year. 
You will always be in my heart Daddy. I love you.

We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Dolores Bielke 
Casey & Scott Meadows

I'm so sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers.

We are so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a great man. We will miss hearing all the stories about family and life adventures. We loved him dearly. Prayers are with all of you. Phil will miss his yearly birthday calls from Jimmy. Love Phil and Marie Austin

My heart aches for the sweet man, Jimmy D  and for his family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all now and forever.

We Will Truly Miss My Cousin and my Friend. May He Rest in Peace. May God Bless Him and His Loving Family.

Not sure where to begin but my family and I have always thought of Jim, Sue, Liz and Loree as our family! A friendship that has lasted over 55 years and he truly made a lasting mark on all of our lives! My entire childhood includes great memories of all of us together and that lasting love has remained strong. We will miss him dearly! Our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to Sue, Liz and all of his family!!

Sue and Liz

We are so sorry to hear about Jim. You will be in our prayers.
We love you

OBITUARIO

Jimmy Devon Thomas

1 junio, 1935 – 18 abril, 2017

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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