Lloyd Elmo Thomas Sr.

Mr. Lloyd E. Thomas, Sr. (Pap) of Duncanville, Texas went to meet his Lord on January 5th, 2018, just seven days shy of his 94th birthday, after suffering a Stroke in 2012. He left this Earth in the arms of his Wife of 74 years Wanda Lorene Thomas. They were married after being High School Sweethearts in 1945. He remained touching lives even at the end of his. He played his last game well...

He was a WWII Veteran who loved his Country. And had his own special salute from his Paratrooper days.

He helped start many Organized Sports throughout his whole adult life all the way to the Senior Teams.

He was born on January 12th, 1924 to Mary Dixon Thomas and James Jason Thomas and grew up in Owl Creek, Texas.

He attended high school at Flat, Texas where he met the love of his life Wanda. He then graduated from San Marcos Texas State Teachers College and received his Masters from the University of Houston. He began his Teaching Career in Turnersville Texas, then into the Brazoria School district where recently he had the Gymnasium dedicated in his name. Then moved his Family to Bellville Texas. Then to Mckinney Texas. Then he settled in Duncanville when he went to work at Mountain View College. He later retired from Dallas Baptist University in the mid 80's and then pursued his passion of Woodworking and traveled the country delivering Limos. He and Wanda enjoyed many years serving the Lord and were faithful members of Duncanville First Baptist where he served as a Deacon.

His entire life revolved around being a Father, Grandfather, Coach and Mr. T. His love for his extended family was insurmountable. To this day he can still remember all the names of the boys and girls he taught or coached and usually could tell you a story about each one of them.

He loved to play as well as coach almost any sport. He even played softball and volleyball until he was in his 80's. Often he would sneak out with his uniform under his khakis'. He loved to play Dominoes and was always up to learn something new. And loved to listen to his Country and Gospel Music.

He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, his brother Larry (Blondie) Thomas and sister-in-law Daisy. Two brothers-in-laws Kermit Miller and Joe Miller, and grandson, Chaney Lloyd Thomas.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 74 years: Wanda Miller Thomas, his children, Linda Thomas Phillips and husband Larry, son Lloyd Elmo Thomas Jr. (Tommy), Glee Britt,

And youngest Daughter Lorri Thomas.

Grandchildren: Koby Phillips, Jamie Pinson, Kasey and Araceli Phillips, and Kimmie Britt. Great-grandchildren: Calla Haid, Ella Phillips, Adriana Phillips, Addison Phillips, and Aiden Allen Smith.

Granddaughter-in-law Hingrit Pinson and Amanda Smith.

And the Many Nieces, Nephews, In-laws, and extended family. Each and every one held a special place in his heart.

In the last 5 years of his life he was cared for and loved by many Caregivers. A very special Thank you to Keisha and Darrell Barnett, Annette Morris, Virgie Songayllo and Susan Jett.

Visitation will be Thursday January 18, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home in Duncanville, TX.

Celebration of LIfe will be Friday, January 19, 2018, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Duncanville, TX.

Graveside Service will be Friday, January 19, 2018 from 2:30 - 3:00 at the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, TX (LANE 3).

An Extraordinary Thank you to the Doctors, Invasive Radiology Surgeons, ER Staff at Charlton Methodist Hospital for giving our Father a True Hero's Departure.