Odis Thomas Jr.

THOMAS, JR., Odis Odis Cecil Thomas, Jr., 54, of Cottageville, the husband of Loraine Branham Thomas, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 24, 2008. He was born in Columbia, SC, the son of Odis Cecil Thomas, Sr. and Nita Carter Thomas on Friday, October 16, 1953. Odis attended Clemson University, retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard and was employed at Detyen's Shipyard as a Marine Maintenance Engineer. He was a member of the Mason's Lodge, Fellowship 400 and was truly a character who loved life. Odis is survived by his wife: Loraine Branham Thomas, a son: David Branham Thomas, both of Cottageville; predeceased by a son: Odis Cecil Thomas III, survived by a daughter: Tiffany Marie Thomas Williams and her husband, Scott, of Columbia, SC, two sisters: Cecilia Irwin of Mt. Pleasant and Nancy Brissie of Birmingham, AL, as well as two grandchildren: David Branham Thomas, Jr. and James Tyler Thomas. He is predeceased by his father, Odis C. Thomas, Sr. his mother and step-father, Nita Carter Thomas Manning and Glenn Cecil Manning. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Odis C. Thomas, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Graveside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home 1620 Savannah Hwy. between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hollings Cancer Center PO Box 250955 Charleston, SC 29425. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.