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Arthur Thomas Obituary

Mr. Arthur "Goatman" Thomas, 72, departed this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Candler Hospital. He was a native of Effingham, GA., but lived in Savannah, GA., most of his life. He is survived by a son, Reginald Cobb of Savannah; three daughters, Ms. Linda Thomas, Ms. Shafequh Abdullah (Ibahim) and Ms. Sharon Dilworth Taylor; a sister, Mary White (Joe L.), Eden, GA; a brother, Jerry Stevens, Eden, GA; 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at Second Arnold Baptist Church. Body will lie in state at the Church, Tuesday. Burial: Buford Hill. Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home Locally Owned & Operated Savannah Morning News, January 9, 2006 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2006.

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Robert Miles

January 10, 2006

I trust that the family will keep their hands in God's hand during this period of grief. Goat's memory will always be with us. He became a dear upon his arrival at Savannah. It will be difficult visiting the city and not seeing him. We must keep in mind that God never makes a mistake.

Joyce Jenks

January 9, 2006

To the family my deepest symathy.Linda be strong remember God loves you and I do too. I will always remember his words. I will rest when I get to heaven. Now he can take his rest.

Cassandra Harris

January 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during your hour of bereavment today and always.



to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.



To the family of the Late Mr. Arthur "Goatman" Thomas

Issma Clark

January 9, 2006

May God be with you and your family. mr. Thomas was a patient of Dr. Butts and a very sweet man.

BARBARA GADSON

January 9, 2006

PLEASE KNOW THAT GOD SEES AND HE CARES,FOR IT IS BETTER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS ALWAYS.

shirley henderson

January 9, 2006

Linda, remember no matter how dark the night "JOY" comes in the morning.

Shirley(mom) Henderson

Terri Broxton West

January 7, 2006

Linda

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father, but rest assure that God doesn't make mistakes and your father is in heaven watching over you. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Terri

Alexander Parris

January 7, 2006

To the family of Arthur Thomas aka Goatman", My prayers are with you in this hour of need. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

DeLores W (Avon) Howell

January 7, 2006

To the family of Arthur "Goatman"Thomas,

You have my most heart-felt sympathies during your time of bereavement. I know how devasting this can be, but remember that God provides for us all in our times of need. May God be with you.

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