James Thomas Obituary
He is survived by one son, James Arthur (Brenda) Thomas; three daughters, Selisa Thomas, Jessie Walker and Mary Todd; five brothers, Leroy Thomas, Johnny Lee (Linda) Thomas, Sullivan (Bessie) Thomas, Jr., Bobby Lewis Thomas and Nathaniel (Rachel) Thomas; two sisters, Dorothy Ann Hellams and Sadie (Bernard) Perett and special friend, Lucille Todd.
A public viewing will be held Thursday, January 292, 2026 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Beasley Funeral Home Laurens.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church.
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Bessie Johnson
January 29, 2026
Mr. Thomas was well loved by all. He will be missed. I remember when his wife would buy comestic from me. She will tell him to give me some of his fresh caught fish. Sorry for your loss.
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