Charles C. Thomas, 70, passed away peacefully at his residence September 23rd. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Shelby and LaLane Thomas. He grew up in Lacey’s Spring and joined the US. Navy after completing junior college with an Associate’s Degree. After the Navy, he continued his career in calibration at Martin Marietta in New Orleans and in the civil service at Redstone Arsenal’s Calibration Lab. He was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his father, Shelby C. Thomas; mother, LaLane Thomas, and sister, Shoubia L. Grigg.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne R. Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Conor J. Thomas and Cassidy C. Thomas, and two precious grandchildren, Payson R. Thomas and Willow E. Thomas.
A Funeral Mass is scheduled at St. William Catholic Church in Guntersville September 28th, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Father Mark Spruill officiating. Visitation proceeds the service at noon. A Military Service Honors will follow at 3:00 pm graveside at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Huntsville at the Serenity Garden.