Kenneth F. Thomas

KENNETH F. THOMAS 90, Lakeland, TN passed away September 20, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. A native Memphian, he was born to the late Frederick and Bessie Lewis Thomas in 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frances Tyus Thomas. A veteran of the European theater in World War II, he served as an army medic in the 322nd Battalion, 97 Infantry Division in Patton's 3rd Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. During the Korean conflict he served in the United States Air Force as a reconnaisance combat photographer.
An avid golfer and devoted worker in the church, he formerly served as Chairman of Deacons at Audubon Park Baptist Church, as was currently a member of Kingsway Christian Church in Germantown. His life of dedicated service also extended to being a hospice volunteer, and working with the local Memphis Area Golden Retriever Rescue (MAGRR). He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Yvonne S. Thomas, two children, Richard "Rick" Thomas (Karen), and Marcia Keith Thomas Robinson (Mel) of Irving, TX, as well as 4 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, September 22 from 3-5 pm at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave. Worship service will be held Monday, September 23, at noon at Kingsway Christian Church, 7887 Poplar Ave., Germantown, TN. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to "Forever Young" Senior Wish Organization (http://www.foreveryoungseniorwish.org/) or to Kingsway Christian Church.
The Elders of Kingsway Christian Church will serve as pallbearers.