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Ray Thomas Obituary

Ray Chalmers Thomas (94) passed November 11, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Joe Ford Funeral Home has charge.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Memphian on Nov. 14, 2023.

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Wayne Ingram

November 25, 2023

Good Afternoon:
Keeping the Thomas Family in my prayers.

Psalms 24:1

Wayne Ingram and Family

Lucy Stansbury

November 21, 2023

You and your family have my sincere sympathy as you endure these difficult times. Praying for all of you. God be with you.

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Memorial Events
for Ray Thomas

Nov

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CLOSED-Joe Ford Funeral Home

1616 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116

Dec

1

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Collins Chapel CME Church,

TN

Dec

1

Interment

2:00 p.m.

West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.

TN

Funeral services provided by:

CLOSED-Joe Ford Funeral Home

1616 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116

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