James David Thomas Sr., 73, of Prescott Arizona, Passed away on December 28, 2013. James was born to the late William and Virgina Thomas on November 12, 1940 in Trumann Arkansas. James is survived by his beautiful wife Carolyn. Their three children, James-Jimmy (Cindy), Blake and Stacy. He is also survived by his sister Kay (Ed) Duff and brother Ed (Barbara) Thomas. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Amy, Christopher, Tammy, Dustin, Josh, Victoria, Elizabeth and Jipsie. James also had nine great grandchildren who will miss him dearly, Emma, Aiden, Lily, Ryan, Jason, Syndi, Cecil, Jimmy and Sammi. James was a quiet man, who loved his country and his service in the United States Army. James loved to talk about his time in the Army with anyone who would ask. A memorial service will be held on January 10, 2014 at 4P.M. at Surprise Funeral Care 16063 W Bell Road, Surprise, AZ. To sign James's online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com