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1956
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2018
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Tony Thomas Obituary
Tony was born January 11, 1956 to JH "Punk" and Doris Thomas in Slaton, TX. He graduated Roosevelt High School in 1974 and attended West Texas College in Snyder on a Rodeo Scholarship. He owned and operated Thomas Farms. He was involved with Berkshire Association and won multiple awards for his breeding program. Tony served as Swine Superintendent for the County Junior Livestock Show. He received Roosevelt's FFA Chapter Honorary Farmer Award multiple years and he donated his time to the ABC Rodeo as a Mutton Bustin' Judge. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed time with family and friends. Tony hauled lots of 4-H and FFA kids to stock shows. He was always ready to help family, kids and friends with whatever they needed.
Survivors include his son, Shawn Thomas of Lubbock, his sister, Janie Westbrook of Slaton; two brothers, Randy and wife Terry of Canyon, Texas; Rex and wife Tammie of Lubbock; lots of nieces and nephews, cousins, as well as friends far and wide.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund at Caprock Santa Fe Credit Union, 405 Railroad Ave, Slaton, TX 79364.
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August 14, 2018
RIP Tony! My condolences to the family. I remember Tony from the good ole days at Roosevelt! He always smiled and talked to everyone.
Pam Breuer
August 13, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. He was always such a sweet guy. Praying for your comfort.
August 13, 2018
Prayers going up for this family. Tony was a great person. He left a wonderful legacy. See u in the sweet bye and bye.
Kay Dunagan Hill Altman
Melody Ann Herring McNeely
August 13, 2018
I recently saw Tony at a Roosevelt High School reinion. I wasn't sure about his name but when he said, "I'm Tony Thomas." the memories of Friday night football games came back to me. His eyes and the grin on his face were the same now as then. As a cheerleader, he wanted me to throw him a small toy football and I wanted a hug in return. He was such a cutie and I looked forward to seeing him at the games, knowing I would get another sweet hug in exchange for a toy football. I wanted to ask if he remembered those sweet moments from 1967 & 1968 and I regretted not taking a minute to ask him if our memories matched. I pray that God will comfort his loved ones in his family and friends. No doubt he is in heaven. But he was gone way too soon. May he rest eternally in peace.
Chris & Ava mathis
August 12, 2018
RIP Tony Thomas you where a good person and always good to everyone.
Dan and Molly Spier
August 12, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the entire Thomas family. Tony was our farmer for many years and a dear friend with whom we enjoyed many long truck rides and deep conversations while going to and from hunting trips. He let us stay with him on our annual Christmas trips to Texas. We will miss his laugh and his kindness. God rest his soul.
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