James Thomas Sr. (JP), 64, of Tampa went to meet the Lord on Friday, October 19, 2012. He was born in on April 3, 1948 in Perry, Florida. JP retired to Hog Valley, Florida with his wife, Alma Thomas. He was blessed with 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 sister. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 26, at 3:00 PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. JP will be deeply missed and forever loved.