Rev. Artis Watson Thomas

Rev. Artis Watson Thomas, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, brother, and uncle. Lost his battle with Vascular Dementia, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents Coy and Orrie Lee Thomas and his oldest sister Marilyn Thomas Schofield. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Dot Thomas (of whom he loved very much), daughter, Ashley Thomas Ramkissoon (Tommy Ramkissoon); grandchildren, Alexis, Tate, and Makayla Ramkissoon. He also has a younger brother Leroy Thomas (Barbara Thomas) and a younger sister Edna "ET" Thomas. He was an uncle to Mona Lisa Hall (Charles Hall), Nick Schofield, Chris Thomas, and Jennifer Thomas.

Artis loved his family and church family dearly. He enjoyed going to the Respite Ministry which he called "his school." He was a faithful member of First Assembly of God for over 37 years. At First Assembly, he was kitchen supervisor for over 20 years, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent and assistant superintendent, Royal Ranger leader, helped with Bible Quiz, youth leader, men's ministry, active in Happy Hearts, choir member, and played the organ and piano, and accordion. In other churches Artis was a youth and children's pastor he was ordained as a minister in the Assemblies of God on April 15, 1987. He served his country in the Army National Guard for over 40 years.

Artis loved God, family, his country, and music. He enjoyed not only listening to music but singing and playing the accordion, piano, and organ with his family and at church. He enjoyed going on mission trips and helping others in need. He also enjoyed sitting down and talking to everyone he met. He never met a stranger anywhere he went.

A family and friends visitation for Artis will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Assembly of God, 135 Bell Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117. A Celebration of life church service will occur Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM. A graveside committal service will occur Monday, July 22, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery.