Thomas was born on June 9, 1926 and passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
Thomas was a resident of Decatur, Alabama at the time of his passing.
He was a World War II veteran where he served in the U.S. Navy as a seaman first class aboard the USS Frank Knox he received the American Theater Medal the Asiatic-Pacific Medal 1Star and the Victory Medal.
He was married to Elizabeth.
Visitation will be Saturday October 15 2016 from 10:00am until 11:00am at Somerville Road Church of Christ followed by an 11:00am service with Gary Patton officiating. Burial will follow at Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore. Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.