James Thomas Jr.

Brother James Thomas Jr. affectionally known as "Junebug", departed this life peacefully at home, August 10, 2025. He departed at the beautiful age of 79. On November 3,1945, James was born to the late Wilma Spurlock Thomas and James Thomas Sr. He was a native of McComb Mississippi. After retiring honorably from the Army, he relocated from McComb Mississippi to New Orleans La., where he began making a life for himself. Putting all his love into his family and friends surrounding him. Junebug leaves behind to cherish his memories his loving daughters Ayanaca and Kendra, stepson Joleco Sr., his 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He had one big brother, Prentice Spurlock and two sisters, Frances Thomas Simmons and JoAnn Thomas. He had one uncle, I. H Spurlock, and two aunties, Hannah Jane Barnes, and Rosa Emma Spurlock Felder and his two best friends Alvin Ball and Ruby Gillam. Preceded in death by both of his parents Wilma and James Thomas Sr. His sister and brother Reta Mae Bullock and Leroy James Thomas, Sr. His stepson Antione Sampson and his grandchild Joleco Sampson, Jr. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officers and members of Deliverance Missionary Baptist Church are invited to join the Funeral Service on Saturday, August 23, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at Deliverance Missionary Baptist Church, 6122 Hayne Blvd, New Orleans LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Jessie Magee, officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Southeast Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery 3488 Grantham Slidell, LA, for 11:00 a.m. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors at The Boyd Family Funeral Home of New Orleans LA.

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