Gillis Thomas

Gillis Thomas obituary, Foster, KY

Gillis Thomas

Gillis Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore & Parker Funeral Home - Brooksville on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Brooksville- Gillis Thomas, 81, died Sunday August 10, 2025 at his home. He was born in Hazard Co., KY on January 26, 1944 to the late Shelton and Elizabeth McIntosh Thomas.

He was a United States Army Veteran and retired from General Motors.

He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Sanders and Donna Furtell-Cardillo. He is also survived by nine siblings.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Evans Thomas and six siblings.

No services will be held at this time.

Condolences may be sent to www.MooreAndParkerFH.com

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