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Apr 16, 1937 - Dec 5, 2011 (Age 74)
Frank was a man's man who believed in hard work and caring deeply for his family. He was a deeply humble man who held excellence as his standard and lived to serve others. Still miss him.
Larry & Linda Knox
Linda Knox
December 01, 2019 | LA | Friend
Sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Karen and had the pleasure of meeting Frank numerous years ago when I was in La. Of all the welders who I have had on projects Frank was one of the best. When I met him I recall his humbleness and honesty. I had a lot of respect for him and was saddened at his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Michael Klick
December 20, 2011 | Poteau, OK
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fredna Brazil
December 19, 2011 | Natchitoches, LA
Wanda, you and your family are in my prayers and you have my deepest sympathy at this time of loss. My memories of Frank Reed are mostly childhood but I was glad of my visit with the two of you when I had a chance to see what a fine husband and father he grew into. Cherish the years you had together and know he is with the Lord and we will both see him again someday.
Dorothy Lorusso
December 15, 2011 | Glendora, CA
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Zelda Hampton Evans
December 12, 2011 | Arlington, TX
Reed, I'm praying for you and your family. May the Holy Spirit comfort you in this difficult time.
Clark LeForce
December 09, 2011 | Antlers, OK
LaJuana and I are so sorry to hear about your Father passing. We know that you and your family are going through a tough time and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Raymond / LaJuana Eckel
December 09, 2011 | Sumner, TX
In my thoughts and prayes at this time of loss. May The Lord put his arms around your family.
Linda Mills
December 08, 2011 | Haynesville, LA
Praying for God's peace over the Thomason family.
Jeff Frankland
December 08, 2011 | Paris, TX
Funeral services for Frank Reed Thomason, Sr, age 74, will be held Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church of Haynesville with Dr. Shelby Cowling, Bro. Danny Triplet and Bro. Tim Ware officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow in the Pilkinton Cemetery, Benton, LA at 1:30 PM under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.Visitation will begin Thursday at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Bailey Funeral Home, Haynesville, LA.Frank Thomason was born on April 16, 1937 to Frank A. and Mattie Wilkerson Thomason in Natchitoches, LA. Frank passed away suddenly on December 5, 2011. Frank is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Wanda Merritt Thomason and his children Karen Thomason, Reed Thomason and Sharon (Brad) Johnston. Granddaughters who were the light of Frank's life: Hannah, Kaylee, Sarah, Jordan, Faith and Emily. Survived by his brother, Raymond (Mary) Thomason, Mt. Sterling, KY, sister: Vera T. Brewer, Natchitoches, LA, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. A career and accomplished pipeline and specialty welder with Mid-Valley Pipeline Company, Ed Owen Welding and Goodwin's Welding before forming his own welding service. In the early 1960s Frank served in the U.S. Army and then farmed Bossier Parish, LA with his father-in-law, W. G. Merritt. Frank was a modest self-taught man who loved God, his family and his country and who exemplified the values of honest hard work and discipline to all of us around him. Frank was a prolific artisan who created numerous wood, iron and metalworks, who gardened and cooked to the delight of his family and friends. Frank and Wanda joined the ranks of the national Volunteer Christian Builders in 2005 and enjoyed fellowship traveling the country with retired fellow craftsmen as they helped to build new and improve existing churches. Pallbearers: Glenn Rabb, Shawn Thomason, Burton Rice, Walter Smith, David McCuen, Tim Ware, Tim Cole, Terry Triplet. Memorials: Volunteer Christian Builders: wwwvcbuilders.org; Calvary Baptist Church, 863 Main Street, Haynesville, LA, 71038; St. Jude Children's Hospital. Heartfelt appreciation to all friends. Sign our online guestbook at www.baileyfuneralhome.netBailey Funeral HomeHaynesville, LA
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