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Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the Reese Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Jimmy Simpler. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Pittman Funeral Home of Samson directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 Friday evening.
Mr. Thomas was born July 16, 1980, in Geneva County to Arthur Frank and Elizabeth Diann Strickland Thomas. He was a 1998 graduate of Samson High School and a 2003 graduate of Enterprise Ozark Community College. He was currently employed at Tire Lube & Express in Andalusia.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Strickland, in January 2006; his maternal grandfather, Marvin Strickland; and his paternal grandfather, Frank Thomas.
Survivors include his mother, Diann Thomas of Samson; his father, Art Thomas (Vicky) of Ponce de Leon, Fla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Forrest Farris of Samson; Lisa and Mark Cowan of Robertsdale; his daughter, Rachael Lynn Tatem of Kinston; his fiancee, Lisa Tatem, and his unborn daughter of Kinston; his grandmother, Ester Thomas of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; two stepsisters, Katie Marie Willingham of Bonifay, Fla., and Candice Lynn Willingham of Ponce de Leon, Fla.; nieces and nephews, Haley and Hunter Pillion of Robertsdale, Colby Farris of Samson; and Maranda Cowan of Robertsdale.
Pittman Funeral Home in SamsoPittman Funeral Home in Samson, (334) 898-7141, is in charge of arrangements.
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Melissa Padgett
February 23, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. I just now found out about this and I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I knew Chuck very well and he was a great person. He was always there when I needed help. I lost contact with him when I moved to Nashville for a couple of years. I tried to contact him when I moved back because I knew he was supposed to be getting married but never was able to. I know there are no words that can really comfort at a time like this so just lean on God and he will help you through it.
Regina Black
February 18, 2006
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck was a great guy and friend. He was always kind to everyone. He taught me a lot and i will miss him greatly. Your family will be in my prayers.
Eldon Merritt
February 18, 2006
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that Chuck's family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless!
Eldon and Dot Merritt
Becci Benson
February 17, 2006
I knew Chuck during my employement at medical center enterprise and our time at EOCC. He was a great friend and co-worker. My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Megan Chancey
February 17, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Chuck through a friend of his, but he seemed like a great guy. May God be with you through all of this. Your family will be in my prayers as well.
God Bless, Megan Chancey
Donna Zinninger
February 17, 2006
I am sorry for the loss of Chuck Thomas. He was a wonderful friend and he was always there when I needed him. He will be greatly missed by many. God Bless.
Donna M. Zinninger
Reagan Farris
February 16, 2006
My family and I just wanted to let you guys know that you are in our prayers. I remember Chuck in High school as always being a kind and accepting friend. I also remember talking to Chuck about his relationship with Jesus. He was a believer and that provides peace and comfort with such a painful loss. God Bless, Reagan and Beth Farris
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