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James "Jim" Thomas
1963 - 2022
James "Jim" Thomas
1963 - 2022
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BORN
1963
DIED
2022
James Thomas Obituary
James “Jim” Thomas, 59, passed away at his residence on August 17, 2022.
He was born on May 21, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana to Melvin and Lucinda Thomas.
Jim was an avid car aficionado. He loved spending time with his family. He was an active member of St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church and the New Horizons Sunday School Class. He was happily retired after working for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years. It is said that he never met a stranger.
He is survived by his very loving wife of 19 years, Edith McNeely Thomas; daughters, Kimberly Knepper (Jared) and Lauren Martin; grandchildren, Nathan Knepper and Ethan Knepper; Mother, Lucinda Thomas; siblings, Susan Breaux (Steven); nieces, Samantha Deroche (Mark) and Natalie Ayres (Andrew); nephew, Corey Breaux; great niece, Jovie Deroche; great nephews, Shepherd Deroche and Jude Deroche.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Masten Thomas; and grandson, Jordan Kent Knepper.
His funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. Dr. John Robert Black will officiate. Burial will take place in Consolata Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the start of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Maria Cabanillas, Dr. Mark LaFuria, and the doctors and nurses of MD Anderson Cancer Center for their compassion and care.
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Nancy King
September 5, 2022
Edith and family, I am sorry for your loss. Since meeting you and Jim in 2017 during radiation at m.d.anderson, I have been amazed and encouraged by Jim's constant positive attitude and gratitude to God and his family and doctors for his treatment. Please know I am praying for you. Nancy King.
Sandy Peacock
August 23, 2022
Edie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Prayers for all for peace and comfort as you travel the road of grief and loss.
John Riley
August 23, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Thomas family. Our visits in the waiting room at MD Anderson we’re special for all of us. They gave us peace during the raging storm and companionship. Jim’s strength helped Our daughter through he own treatment. Jim and Edith will always be an inspiration to our family. May the peace of the Lord be with the Thomas family.
Jane Mckinnie
August 23, 2022
Edith,
My prayers are with you and your family as you all celebrate the homegoing of your beloved husband. Hold on to the wonderful memories and they will carry you through the difficult times.
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Ericka Malkett
August 22, 2022
Thank you Jim for all the laughs and great conversations!! Love you beyond my friend :)
Louise DeLuca
August 22, 2022
Edie, may our Lord grant you and your family comfort and peace at Jim’s homegoing. May He give you strength to do all that is necessary going forward, and for restorative rest as you need it. Love and prayers, BSF classmate Louise DeLuca
Sheila Whitson
August 21, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Please know that I’ll be holding your family up in prayer.
Rev. Eunice Chigumira
August 20, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the Thomas family for the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you all.
Glenn, Kathryn and Chase Rossi
August 19, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you!
Trudy Guillory
August 19, 2022
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We always loved hearing stories about his family especially his grandkids. We could tell he really loved spending time with them. He will be missed. Praying for your family. Oberlin Post Office Staff
Corrigan Family
August 19, 2022
So glad that our family got to know Papa Jim over the last few years. We always enjoyed his stories. He will be missed, our prayers go out to Ms Edie, Kim and Lauren and the rest of the family.
garland Prejean
August 19, 2022
Edie, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Garland and Marie
Elizabeth Clark
August 19, 2022
Prayers and comfort for his family.
Marsha Hart
August 19, 2022
Edie and family, I am so sorry to read of Jim's passing. Much love and prayers for you all.
Marsha Hart
Jerry Denny
August 19, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Our prayers are with you all.
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