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James Ray "Jim" Thomas
1967 - 2008
James Ray "Jim" Thomas
1967 - 2008
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James Thomas Obituary
Mr. Thomas was a 1985 graduate of Medora High School, attended Kentucky Christian College, and obtained a technical certificate in heating and air conditioning from Ivy Tech. He was an active member of Seymour Christian Church where he was on the Praise Team and was voted in as a deacon this year by a unanimous decision. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and being outdoors. He was a gentle and kind man who valued all relationships but none more than his role of father to his son and daughter.
Born in Seymour on Feb. 22, 1967, to Jane Marie (Whitton) and Stanley Thomas. On June 10, 1989 he married Diana Morris in Medora.
Survivors include his parents; his wife; a son, Blake Robert; a daughter, Jenna Marie; and a brother, Larry Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Lorene Whitton, and his paternal grandfather Harold Thomas.
The Rev. Bill Lockman and the Rev. Bill Weaver will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Seymour Christian Church. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery with a Voss Dove Release.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at Church.
Memorials may be given to Mrs. Thomas for the children's educational fund.
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Lori Benton-Payne
October 23, 2008
"Jimmy Jack" was a wonderful person and will be missed by all those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this time of sorrow.
Tammie Freeman
October 21, 2008
Stan, Jane, Larry, Di & children:
I have never seen such a wonderful outpour of love, friendship and Christianity throughout Jim's illness, and through the funeral.
Jim will be very missed for a lot of years to come, but we know that he is there signing loud in the Choir of God!
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful person...
Tammie, Eric & Erin Freeman
Crystal Bishop
October 21, 2008
Jane, Stan and family, we herd of your loss through Crystal, and offer deepest sympathy on the departure of Jim from this life to be with the Lord. We hope you find comfort in knowing that for him to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:5. Our prayers are with you always.
Kelvin and Judy Robinson, Barbados, W.I
mandy davisson
October 20, 2008
I knew Jim from Aisin. He was a nice guy. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Emily Hook/Nolting
October 20, 2008
Jane and Stan, Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and Jim's family. I talked to Stan this summer at the hospitala when I was volunteering in the gift shop,and Stan told me that Jim's health was failing. I know he was a wonderful father, husband, brother and son. Bill and I are in South Carolina and I feel badly that I could not see you in person to let you know that we are thinking of you. God be with you and your family.
Crystal Bishop
October 19, 2008
Jane, Stan, Diana, and all family, deepest sympathy on the departure of Jim from this life. We hope you will find comfort in knowing that for Jim to be asbent from the body is to be present with his Lord. 2 Cor.5:8
Kelvin and Judy Robinson, Barbados, W.I.
EVA MARTIN
October 19, 2008
STAN JANE LARRY DIANE AND KIDS ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE SEEN ANY OF YOU. I HAVE OFTEN THOUGHT OF ALL OF YOU HOWEVER. I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM. I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND HOPE YOU KNOW I THINK ABOUT ALL OF YOU AT TIMES . DIANE I KNOW YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH THIS AND BE STRONG FOR YOUR CHILDREN. TAKE CARE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Dwayne Ferrell
October 19, 2008
To Stan, Jane and Jim's family...I never had the pleasure of knowing Jim. I hear and read so many wonderful things about him. There can be no doubt that he is in God's care. My heart goes out to the entire family. God bless you all. Dwayne
Crystal Bishop
October 18, 2008
Jane, Stan, Diana, Blake and Jenna,I know Jim's passing is leaving a void. I am sorry I could not be with you in person today, but have been with you in spirit all day. Jim loved his Lord sincerely, and many loved him, but God loved him best. Rest assuredly on God's promises that you you will meet again. My prayers continue to be with you and all other family members.
Love, Crystal Bishop,Barbados.
tamara spray
October 18, 2008
i love you and miss you jim love tammy lynn spray
Ada Deaton
October 18, 2008
Wow What to say.I worked Jim at Aisin.We talk alot about our kids. Blake and Jenna I never got a chance to meet you .But I heard lots about you your Dad was a Big guy with a Big heart who loved his Family very much.But we all know he is in a better place.I know saying Goodbye is never easy.One Day we will all be together again. I know Jim is looking down at us with that Big smile.My thoughts and prayers are you all.My God bless you all.
Charlotte Richardson
October 18, 2008
Stan, Jane, Diane & kids,
Jim's passing is going to leave a huge hole in your heart. Rejoice in the time you had. Look on the good times, you'll forget the bad. He was the Lord's to take and He will reclaim his own. He was a wonderful son, husband and daddy. And most important, he loved our Lord. Can you just imagine the choir he's in now? And, some day we'll all meet again! We love you and mourn your loss with you, but God got another good one, eh? John 14; 1,2 & 3
Love, Charlotte & Dave
Joyce Jaynes
October 17, 2008
Diane and kids, I am so sorry for your loss. If God brings you to it then he can bring you through it.
Diane, I still remember seeing you at IU Med Center when my mom was in there the same time as Jim over a year ago.
Please just hang in there and take it one day at a time. Your family is in my prayers.
Jim was a very good person. I'm glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him.!!
Ada Deaton
October 17, 2008
Wow What to say..I worked with Jim at Aisin.We always told storys about our kids.Jim loved his Family very much. I wish I knew what to say to make it easy.But say Goodbye is never easy. But I know Jim is in a better place.He is looking down at us with that smile. My God bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Jim will never be forgotten
Bob Gaiter
October 17, 2008
Although I didn't know Jim well, he was one of those individuals you meet that leave a lasting impression. He went out of his way to assist my brother-in-law in picking me up from the Airport on a rainy miserable night and that is how we met. This is a minor example of what a kind, thoughtful, Christian man Jim was. He will be missed by many, but will hopefully be remembered as an example of how a little Christian kindness, fellowship, and helpfullness can impact the lives we encounter through our time here on earth.
My deepest sympathy to Diana, Blake, and Jenna. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Daniel Shuler
October 17, 2008
Jim, you will always be missed. I can remember alot of good time we had at the shop, just hanging out, while you were waiting in the kids to get out of school so you could go pick them up. You were always a nice and loving person to everyone you knew. Thank you for the pictures you took at our wedding. You done a great job. You will always be missed but you will never be forgotten. I will see you when I get there. We love you Jimbo.
Kala McCord
October 17, 2008
wow..i was shocked to hear about this as i got out of the school. Jim.you will always be missed and may your family be blessed.
Nola bishop
October 17, 2008
Diane,
I am sorry about your loss. Jim was a wonderful, kind man. He was a big help to my mom and dad when you lived in the trailer next door. Take peace and comfort knowing Jim is in Heaven watching over all of you. May God give you strength in this time of trial.
Terry & Carol Scott
October 17, 2008
Heaven's gain is our loss. We all want to go to heaven but most just don't want to go today. It is a blessing for those who have prepared as Jim had and we aught to follow his example, because his faith in Jesus Christ and the obedient life he lived for his Lord will be rewarded. We share your sorry and pray for your comfort in the Lord.
Blessings, in the Lord.
Crystal Bishop
October 17, 2008
May God be with the entire Thomas and Whitton families at this time of Jim's passing, and always. Our prayers will continue to be with you.
God will strengthen, wait on him.
Crystal Bishop, Leacock and Christian family, Barbados, W.I.
Deb Shady
October 17, 2008
Jim,
You are going to be missed. I wish we could have seen you more often. I was always glad to hear how things were going. It is great how important your family, Blake, Jenna, and the church were to you. But, even more so, I am so thankful our Lord was first in your life and that you continued to share him with others. I will always cherish the times I got to see you sing.
Your dad, mom, and brother loved you sssoooooo much. You were blessed with an awesome family. Thank you for sharing them with me. I hope you know just how much I love each of you. There were a lot of fun times together as we grew up.
Now, you are no longer in pain and enjoying God's blessings. Can't even imagine how amazing it was when you first saw our Lord. Give Grandpa and Grandma a big hug. I miss 'em so.
Luv,
Aunt Debbie
Dave (DOC) Eggers
October 17, 2008
"BIG JIM" was a great friend to all who he crossed paths with. He would always stop in the shop after work and bring the kids with him. What a great man, husband, and most of all father. I will miss him, but I know his pain is over. I am so sorry for your loss.
Teresa Stewart-Straughn
October 17, 2008
Diana,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. May God hold you and the children in his arms during your time of pain. Take comfort in knowing that Jim is in a better place preparing it for his family when someday you will all be together again.
Sonya Blanton
October 17, 2008
I just wanted to tell you that Jim will never be forgotten in my heart. I've worked with Jim for years, and I have nothing but great memories of him! I pray for your family and that Blake & Jenna will always know what a wonderful man Jim was!
Michael, Melissa, and Seth (Morris) Heiny
October 17, 2008
I had the double pleasure of not only having Jim as a school friend, but having him as a family member when he married my cousin Diana. He leaves behind so many people who love and miss him, and many cherished memories as well. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, Diana, Blake, and Jenna, and we are there any time you need anything-just give us a call. We feel lucky to have known him, his kindness, sense of humor, and his love for all-especially his love for his wife and kids. He was a big guy with a big heart that leaves a big imprint on the hearts of all who knew him. God bless you all.
Jolinda Pacay
October 16, 2008
Jane & Stan - My prayers are with you on the loss of your son. I hope that your faith can sustain you and your good memories of this special person you were blessed with in your life can provide moments of solace and comfort.
Chastity Johnson
October 16, 2008
Diana, We are so sad and sorry to hear Jim is gone. Jason and I have talked about the day at Kasting Park this summer when Jim sat and talked with us under the canopy. We will sure miss his fun loving personality. We will be praying for you and your family. God Bless
Derek Ramp
October 16, 2008
My family and I send our condolences and pray God to comfort you at this difficult time.I will always have the memory of Jim helping us work on our race car at the 1995 Jackson 100 race weekend,and many memories playing volleyball. Derek,Robin,Emma and Maddy Ramp
Brad Boas
October 16, 2008
Jim will always be remember in the Boas Family as a wonderful father and loving husband who wanted the best for his family. Words can not express how much we thought of Jim! Blake, you take care of yourself and remember...you always have a friend to call when you need it! God bless!
Cindy Gray
October 16, 2008
We are praying that God will comfort you all through this very difficult time. Jimmy was a wonderful person who inspired may and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Love to you all!
fred hafley
October 16, 2008
WE SORRY ABOUT JIM PASSAWAY
WE PRAY ALL FAMILY AD TAKE LOVE JIM ALL FAMILY HE GO REST HOME WITH LORD HEAVEN NO MORE PAIN WE MISSED HIM
WE LOVE UR FAMILY
VELMA MORRIS FRED AD LARA HAFLEY
Kori Johnson
October 16, 2008
I am so very sorry about your loss!
Jim was a great guy! Always so friendly when we would see him.
Your in our thoughts and prayers!
Love, John & Kori Johnson
Amy Johnson-Wilmot
October 16, 2008
Larry and family-I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Kelly Ford
October 16, 2008
Jimmy has been a long-time friend of mine. It has been a pleasure to watch him mature through school and into manhood. He became an amazing Christian man with a heart of gold. There are very few people in this world that genuinely care for others the way Jimmy did. He is going to be so greatly missed.
donnetta smith
October 16, 2008
This is a time to grieve but also a time to remember what a wonderful man,father,son, and friend he was. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shannon Parlagreco
October 16, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and he will truly be missed!
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