OBITUARY
Mr. Paul Craig Thomas
June 4, 1949 – May 18, 2016
Paul Craig Thomas was born into his earthly life in Jacksonville, Florida on June 4, 1949. He was welcomed into Heaven on May 18, 2016 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by family and friends after a valiant battle with cancer. Paul was second of four children born to John B. and Elaine (McDougald) Thomas. He is survived by his siblings Teresa McNeny and husband Rusty of Garland, Texas and brother Brian Thomas and wife Sherri of Austin, Texas. Paul was preceded in death by his brother Gray Wayne Thomas and both of his parents. He is also survived by the love of his life, Cathy Thomas of Mabank, Texas, and his 3 children; daughter, Brandi Thomas of Mabank, daughter and son-in-law Traci and Rob Niles of Crosby, Texas and son and daughter-in-law Craig and Rebecca Thomas of Hallsville, Texas. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren; Brooke, Bailey, Ryan, Austen, Erik, Ben, Mia, Justin, Mady, Boone and Magnolia, all of which were his pride and joy. After moving to Arlington, Texas from Lincoln, Nebraska in 1967, he married his soulmate, Cathy, in 1969. Paul was a veteran. He was drafted in 1969 and honorably served his country for 18 months in Vietnam. His work ethic, humility and selflessness were apparent to his family and friends throughout his life and to his co-workers at Mack Truck, where he worked for over 35 years. Paul was an avid golfer, an incredible grill master, a great storyteller and the biggest Nebraska Cornhusker fan on earth. His legacy will be one of generosity, of humbleness and of love. Albert Einstein once said, “Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the young generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.” So, let us celebrate Paul’s Life and continue his legacy. Thank you God for Paul and the 67 years you blessed us with his spirit. May his soul rest in your presence.
Services
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Visitation
Sunday, May 22, 2016
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Funeral Service
Monday, May 23, 2016
Memories
Mr. Paul Craig Thomas
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ADD A MEMORYJeff Trentham
May 26, 2016
Special thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. We will miss Paul very much.
May 26, 2016
So sorry to hear of Paul's death. He and I traveled by bus together in 1966 from Lincoln Ne to Los Angles to play in the USGA Junior National Golf Championship. Great time and plenty of wonderful memories. We had lost touch over the years but I am saddened to hear the news. Gordon Jones
Peggy Thomason
May 25, 2016
Cathy, my sympathies to you and the entire Thomas family. Paul was a good man and a great friend. I enjoyed working with him so much and we shared a lot of "war" stories. I could always depend on Paul to help me when I needed assistance and vice versa. May God bless you and all of your family in this time of sorrow.
Joan Lutz
May 23, 2016
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I worked at Mack Trucks Parts Operations in Allentown, PA. He was a special guy. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Joan Lutz
LoraLee Beshears
May 20, 2016
My condolences to the Thomas family, I have always heard good things about Paul. May God bless you all with peace in your heart and courage in knowing Paul is in a better place.Hold on to the good memories of Paul and he will live in your heart forever.
Lora Lee Beshears, (Sherry's mother)