Jerry Alan Thomas

Jerry Alan Thomas obituary, Kosciusko, MS

Jerry Alan Thomas

Jerry Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Culpepper Funeral Home - Kosciusko on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Jerry Alan Thomas, born on August 24, 1957, peacefully returned home on September 27, 2024 was a devoted father to Stephen Thomas (Nicole), Christopher Lee and Benjamin Thomas and a cherished grandfather to Colin Thomas (Milla), Caleb Thomas, Hunter Thomas (Cadence), Olivia Thomas, Sophia Lee, Christopher Lee, Jr. and Alora Thomas.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Parkway Cemetery in Kosciusko, MS.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time Wednesday.
Jerry was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ida Mae Ables, beloved parents Jo Betty and Hubert (Pete) Thomas and brother-in-law, Doug Juneau.
He is survived by his children, his loving partner Kathy Lee, and his siblings: Margie Beauchamp (Don), Lynn Hammons (Rick), Elisabeth Juneau and brother Zakery Thomas and many nieces and nephews.
A skilled craftsman, Jerry took great joy in working with his hands, specializing in home renovations and carpentry. His passion for building and creating will be remembered fondly by all who knew him. Jerry will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
The family would like to extend gratitude to the medical staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS.
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