Garner Ray "Punch" Thomas Jr.

1959 - 2013

Garner Ray "Punch" Thomas Jr.  obituary, 1959-2013, Yuma, AZ

BORN

1959

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson Mortuary & Desert Lawn Memorial Park

1415 South 1st Ave

Yuma, Arizona

Garner Thomas Obituary

Mr. Garner Ray "Punch" Thomas Jr, 54, of Yuma passed away December 24, 2013 at YRMC. He was born February 9, 1959 in Tucson, AZ.

A Yuma resident for 54 years, Punch loved to go camping and fishing with his family. He loved watching the Cardinals play football.

Survivors include his mother, Betty June Thomas; daughter, Andrea and 2 granddaughters; brothers and sister-in-law, Larry (Judy) Thomas and Dale (Debra) Thomas; sisters, Connie Marquis and Wanda Shepard; nieces and nephews, Dana (Joel), Jorita, Danny (Joyce), Shannon (John), DeWayne (Debbie), Michael, Dusti (Julian), Jason (Rikki) and Michelle. He also has many great nieces and nephews, who he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his father, Garner Ray Thomas Sr and his sister, Cathy Thomas.

Funeral services will be held at Johnson Mortuary on December 28, 2013 at 1 p.m.

Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries.

Published by Yuma Sun from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2013.
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I LOVE U DAD.. U ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS YUR DAUGHTER Andrea K. Thomas

Andrea Thomas

Daughter

February 23, 2019

Dale and I miss you very much. You have always been good to Dale and I and always there for us. Those that knew you know that you had a good heart, sense of humor. We were going to go on the coat train ride this spring but you beat Dale and I to it. You took the train to heaven. Love and memories in our heart to your heart.

February 26, 2014

We miss you soo much Uncle!! Love you!!

S H

December 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phyllis Blanton

December 28, 2013

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Phyllis Blanton

December 28, 2013

R I P My good friend.

Edward Stroud

December 27, 2013

my heart goes out to your family, you are loved cousin and will be greatly missed

Gloria Valentine

December 27, 2013

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1415 South 1st Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

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