Randall Robert Thomas

Randall Robert Thomas obituary, Baxley, GA

Randall Robert Thomas

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Randall Thomas Obituary

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Randall Robert Thomas, age 84, of Baxley passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Community Hospice in Vidalia.

Mr. Thomas was born November 1, 1940 in Appling County to the late William Frank Thomas and the late Ruby Pearl Davis Thomas. He was a member of the Baxley Christian Fellowship and was a self-employed mason. Mr. Thomas was a subcontractor for many years with Boykin Erectors and at Plant Hatch for several years. He loved to square dance and line dance and enjoyed riding his white horse, George. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death his siblings, Gladys Carter, Frankie Mae “Poodle” Tillman, Bill Thomas, James Thomas, Jerry Thomas, and Wallace Thomas.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Linda Thomas; sons, Randy Thomas (Michelle Maze) and Rodney (Adriane) Thomas; sister, Nell Carter; brother, Rudolph (Jeannine) Thomas; grandchildren, Duston (Megan) Thomas, Chelsea (Mason) Kersey, Skyler (Katelyn) Thomas, Shaw Thomas (Gabby Ellis); great grandchildren, Asher Thomas, Kimber Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Adalyn Thomas; several step-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Congregation Christian Church with Rev. Tommy Daniels and Rev. Shaun Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Bart Carter, Jerry Thomas, Wally Thomas, David Tillman, Reggie Tillman and Tim Taylor.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Friendship Congregation Christian Church

900 Friendship Church Rd, Baxley, GA 31513

Send Flowers

Sep

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Friendship Congregation Christian Church

900 Friendship Church Rd, Baxley, GA 31513

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Swain Funeral Home - Baxley

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.