Frank Thomas Jr.

Frank Lowry Thomas Jr. BRISTOL, Tenn. Frank Lowry Thomas Jr., 67, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2009, from Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, Va., on Dec. 26, 1941, to the late Frank Lowry Thomas Sr. and Margaret Lowery Thomas. He served in Vietnam with the 29th Civil Affairs Company of the U.S. Army and held the rank of SP4. He loved the outdoors, photography, woodworking, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite hobby was messing with the many friends and customers he met over the years through his job. He took great pride in being able to get a rise out of just about anybody and he truly cherished the many friendships he developed over the years. He had worked for Two-Way Radio, Inc., of Wytheville, Va., since 1976 and was the manager of the Bristol shop, a position he held for over 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Holding Thomas; and sister, Elinor Meadows. He is survived by his children, Charles Thomas and wife Pam, Sherri Whitlock and husband Dean and Angela Matt and husband Mathew; sister, Ola Barrett; grandchildren, Bryan Thomas, Caitlin Whitlock, Fallon Thomas, Keith Walsh, Chase Thomas, Kenzie Whitlock, Maryann Matt, and Nathaniel Matt; sister-in-law, Joe Ann Vincill; two special nephews, Sam Vincill and Tim Vincill; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 o'clock Monday evening, Nov. 30, 2009, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, 2009, in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Woodward, Ron Davis, and the members of pubic service agencies in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Military rites will be presented by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Mr. Thomas and his family are in the care of Oakley Cook Funeral Home.