of Helena-West Helena, AR
January 29, 1938 - February 26, 2018
James W. ''Thumper'' Thomas, Sr age 80. On Feb 26 2018 passed from his earthly to his heavenly home. Born Jan 29, 1938 to the late Jeff and Frances Thomas, lived In Phillips Co all his life.
Dedicated husband and father, grandfather. Long time member of 4th St Missionary Baptist Church. Loved gardening, worked all his adult life in manufacturing in the Helena area.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Bettey Morrow, mother and father in-law (George and Virginia Fisher), and daughter in-law (Melinda Thomas).
Survivors to cherish his memory are beloved wife of 55 years Joyce. 6 children James, Jr (Amy) of Lexa, Melinda (Bud) Weaver of Gautier, Ms, Stacey (Jeff) Brown of Jonesboro, George of Helena, Gregory (April) of Poplar Grove, Kelley of West Helena. Brother Bert (Paul Lee) of St. Charles, sisters Barbara Tucker of West Helena, Alice Langwell of Red Field, Bonnie (Mark)Swaty of Jonesboro. Grandchildren Devin (Jessica)Thomas, Caitlin (Hunter) Ragan, Zakk (Kim)Webster, Josh Webster, Jana, Adam Brown, Tamara, Austin, Cailey Thomas, Kyler Gibbs, Nic, Justin Thomas, Clarissa Beam, Shawn Thomas and 3 great grandchildren , Jensen, Brayden and Melinda. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Roller Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery. Bro. Bert Thomas officiating.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Zakk,Devin,Josh,Kyler,Nic and Hunter. Escorted by remaining grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Barbara and Bonnie and Thomas family, I have your family in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers have been with you guys all week. I wish I could be there to love you all up but I just couldn't get there. In my heart I am and I will continue to pray for comfort. All my love to my family always. Xoxoxo
Bro. Bert, Barbara, Alice, and Bonnie: I always enjoyed being around your brother. He is not suffering now. May God Bless You with wonderful memories. Just know that you all are a special part of my life.
I am so sorry! I wish I could be there, have been and will continue to pray for all of y'all. Love y'all
Barbara, I am sorry to hear about James. I knew him long before I met you. He was a wonderful man, a great father & husband from all that I had heard from people. My Mother talked very highly of him. I know he is in heaven with your parents.
You will be greatly missed uncle james. My respecto to u , aunt joyce and family. Love yall