Charles "Charlie" Edward Thomas of Lexington, SC passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all his heart. He enjoyed western movies, giving out orders, making people laugh, spending time with his family, helping those in need and most of all serving Jesus Christ.
Charlie was retired from the US Army after 12 years active service. He was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam. While in service, he was promoted from Private to Captain. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.
He is survived by his children, Ken H. Thomas and fiancé, Doris Moorer of Pelion, SC, Mark A. Thomas (Redd) of Lexington, SC, Mark E. Thomas and wife, Lisa, of Columbus, NC, Lee E. Thomas and wife, Kathy, of Leesville, SC, Lisa A. Miller and husband, Lewis, of Pensacola, FL, and Kelley Thomas Nettles and husband, Robert, of Lexington SC; grandchildren, Matthew J. Miller (Maffey), C. Taylor Thomas (T-Man), Christian L. Thomas (Bam Bam), Kennedy Grace Tyler (Pum Pum) and Keaton M. Tyler (Keaton Bear). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Harriett Owens Thomas; his parents, Harry Edward Thomas and Virginia (Jean) Jennings; brother, Billy Ray Thomas and sister, Rena Thomas Hageman.
The visitation will be Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, 503 N. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM. Burial will be Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
The family will be returning to the family home at 124 Ridgecrest Drive, Lexington, SC 29072 after the service is complete. They have asked that family and friends stop by and celebrate the joyous and well-lived life of Charlie (Papa No Toes)!
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