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Donnie was preceded in death by his wife Linda; parents, Carl and Elizabeth Thomas; brothers, John Thomas, Mack Thomas, Charlie (Ruth) Thomas, Lonnie Thomas, Bobby Thomas, Jim (Linda) Thomas, Ray (Diane) Thomas; and sister, Mary Lou Thomas.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Thomas; brothers, Gary (Tracy) Thomas, Paul Thomas; sister, Debbie; grandchildren, Katelyn (Rick) Samson; great-grandchildren, Zackery Samson, Haydenn Samson, Paisley Samson; and extended family member, John Shipe.
The family will receive friends 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 AM Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Tarklin Valley Baptist Church Cemetery for a 10:00 AM graveside service.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donnie, please visit our floral store.
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bruce stewart
July 18, 2025
Sorry to hear of Donnie passing I played golf with him at Lambert Acres on the senior league for 5 years he was just a delight to be around I couldn't wait to see him every Tuesday morning it was the highlight of my week I will miss him very much thanks for the memories -Bruce Stewart
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