Mr. Thomas was born November 2, 1932 in Limestone County to Nick Russell Thomas and Minnie Louease Sims Thomas. He was a member of Jackson Drive Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Sarah Eloise Thomas and one brother James “Jimmy” Thomas.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen, one son, Arthur Kevin Thomas, one daughter, Donna Thigpen, four sisters, Lou Willie Helms, Flossie Mae Norris, Martha Nell Waddell, Doris “Jannie” McCluskey and husband, Robert F. McCluskey, two grandchildren, Tavia Danielle Thigpen Christopher Thigpen and wife Lauren.
The funeral service will be Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 11 a.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel with Scott Richardson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will be at Evans Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tim Long, Jeff McCluskey, John Strickland, Jimmy Helms, Mark Smith and Jesse McCune.