THOMAS, Herschel Ray, age 60 of Brooksville died Fri., Feb. 6, 2004. He came here 30 years ago from his native Birmingham, AL. He was a Journeyman Mechanic, a member of the National Guard, charter member of the Moose Lodge #1676 of Brooksville and the Northside Baptist Church of Brooksville.Survivors include his wife: Cheryl; 3 Sons: Ted, Steven & Michael Thomas all of Brooksville; 2 Daughters: Tammie Ellis of Bonifay, FL and Toni Ellis of Beaufort, S.C.; 12 Grandchildren: Casey, Ashley & Cody Ellis; David, Jonathan, Joshua & Candace Curry; Audrey, Darren, Gabrielle, Courtney & Makayla Thomas.A Memorial service will be conducted 2:00 pm, Sat. Feb. 14, 2004 at the Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel with Rev. Lester Tankersley officiating.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE CHAPEL(352) 796-6699www.merrittfuneral.comFamily Owned & Operated""""