Jerry F. Thomas

Jerry and I played and jammed in a band in around1973 - 1976. He was a great multi-instrumentalist and singer, and a true leader. There was never any question about who the band leader was, it was Jerry. I saw many a sunrise with Jerry and will always cherish the many, many times we played music together. RIP my friend.

Jerry was my brother's (Stuart) best friend. Everytime Stuart would call me from Jerry's house, he would put Jerry on the phone and we would talk. I could just picture his beautiful smile and the sparkle in his eyes. Jerry will truly be missed by everyone but we all know that he is jamming in heaven. I can picture my mom, which just passed away last week sitting in a chair with her foot swaying with the music. She loved Jerry so much!!!!!
Sandra Crandall Hall

I work with his sister, Lisa, who invited me to the most recent concert at Deadwood. It was very emotional; you could feel the love in the room for J.T. I wish I could have gotten to know him. Keep his legacy and music alive!

Jerry Thomas...leader and patient teacher...I always thought he could take a group of any four or five people and have them playing the blues in about twenty minutes...I remember once he stuck a bass in my hands and told me three notes to play and away we went...what a great talent...we all admired and loved him...

My dear cousins and Aunt Virginia, Our family will not be the same without Jerry. We all loved him and we all will miss him. At every family function, Jerry always had jokes for us. Jerry made everyone feel good. What a gift he gave to all, what a gift he was to us. We have our memories, our pictures and videos, but Jerry will be truly missed.

My prayers are with the family during this time of grief. I feel so priviledged to have known such a musical legend. I'll always cherish those multitude of hours I spent watching and listening to Jerry play when I was growing up. Heaven got a good man last week!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I got to know Jerry last year at the reunion. I was jammin late night at Roddy's camp site and Jerry popped up out of the night and said: Mind if I join in. We jammed and talked and laughed for hours. He was a great musician and a good soul.

Condolences to the family and many friends. This has left me totally speechless. He will be missed, but his memory will live on. Gone, but never to be forgotten.