Birmingham, Alabama
Mar 11, 1945 – Apr 4, 2017
Mar. 11, 1945 - Apr. 4, 2017 Age 72, of Hueytown, made his peaceful transition to heaven on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was a member of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church Edgewater where he faithfully served as a Trustee and a member of the Male Chorus. He retired from Oak Grove Coal Mine after working for 33 years. His parents, Eddie and Eloise Thomas, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 1 son, Danny Thomas, 1 daughter, Tamara Thomas and 1 granddaughter , Hope Cooper, preceded Mr. Thomas in death. James enjoyed watching football and being around family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory: A loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Barbara Thomas, of Hueytown; 2 daughters, LaToya (Melvin) Cooper, of Hueytown, Tabria Thomas of Hueytown, 1 brother, Larry (Nellie) Thomas, of Bessemer, 4 sisters-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law, 1 grandchild, Kendal Rudolph and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. Visitation at Roberts Funeral Home, Friday from 4:00-9:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, Edgewater with burial in Highland Memorial Gardens, Rev. Rodney Keebler, Officiating Minister. Roberts Central Park Chapel, directing.
To the Thomas family; our sincerest sympathy goes out to you at this time of bereavement. May GOD grant you the peace and encouragement to sustain you throught this period. Your family will be in our prayers.
The Lindsey Family
April 08, 2017
Aunt Bay Bay,Toya and Bre, I'm keeping each one of you in my prayers and I know GOD will see you through this and always remember Thomas/Dad isn't far away that each time you think of him he is right there in your hearts.
Tamiesha Guy
April 08, 2017 | Hueytown, AL
We pray that the spirit of the Lord will bring you comfort during this difficult time
Gary&Darlene Douglas
April 07, 2017 | AL
May God bless you all doing your time of sorrow, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Brenda Webster
April 07, 2017 | Bessemer, AL
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Marcia Lowe, RN
Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc.
Marcia Lowe
April 07, 2017 | Trussville, AL
Barbara, Toya and Bri you all have my prayers, during this time of bereavement. Thomas was a good person to and for his family and he was a great friend. He had a love for people. I am here for you to lean on. God is able to see you through this. Love and Blessings to you.
Hattie French
April 07, 2017 | Fairfield, AL
To the Thomas family, our heartfelt sympathy go out to you all. We pray that God will grant each of you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this sad time. Stay strong and know that you all are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Pauline Zinnerman and Family
April 07, 2017 | Hueytown, AL
May God comfort you with His peace.
Andrea Wallace
April 07, 2017 | Birmingham, AL
Thomas family... Barbara, Toya, Brian, I'm so sorry for your loss.. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.. My prayer, God will wrap his loving arms around you, giving you comfort and strength as only He can... Love our neighbors
Carla Davis-Drake
April 06, 2017 | Hueytown, AL