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J.R. Thomas -COCHRAN - Services for J. R. Thomas, 69, who died Wednesday, are Friday at 11A.M. at Mathis Funeral Home. Burial is in Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Cemetery. -Mr. Thomas lived most of his life in Cochran. He was the son of the late Albert and Louise Cannon Thomas and preceded in death by his son Keith A. Thomas. He was retired for Lithonia Lighting. -Survivors: wife, Jeanelle G. Thomas, Cochran; children, Joe (Amy) Thomas, Dexter, Teresa Thomas Blanton, McDonough, Emily (Clint) Bryant, Cochran; brothers and sisters, Bobby Thomas, Charles Thomas, David Thomas, Marion Terrell, May Belle Keck, Macon and Don Thomas, Gainesville, FL; five grandchildren. -In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Rt. 3, Cochran, GA 31014. -The family is at 179 Warbler Rd., Salem Community. -Mathis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Nov. 17, 2006.

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W.C. Rowland, Sr. Rowland,Sr.

November 17, 2006

Dear Family:

I have lost touch with J.R., and family over the years but not the memories that shall always remain. J.R was a friend, a good person, a favorite cousin and I shall always miss him. My prayers go out to his family, especially to Jeanelle.

W.C. Rowland, Sr. (William C. Rowland son of Walker Rowland)

Linda Faulk

November 17, 2006

Emily
I am so sorry to hear about your daddy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,

alice holland

November 17, 2006

Jeanelle and Family
Was so sorry to hear of J.R.'s Passing I read it in the paper this morning sure wished someone had called me to let me know ,but I know you all could not think of everyone at the time .

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family.
I will give you a call soon .
guess Dave and J.R. ARE PLAYING BASKETBALL TODAY .
love to you all

alice holland

November 17, 2006

Jeanelle and Family
Was so sorry to hear of J.R.'s Passing I read it in the paper this morning sure wished someone had called me to let me know ,but I know you all could not think of everyone at the time .

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family.
I will give you a call soon .
guess Dave and J.R. ARE PLAYING BASKETBALL TODAY .
love to you all

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