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Charles Thomas Obituary
March 26, 1936 - Jan. 3, 2021
Charles Ray Thomas, Sr., beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly after a short bout with COVID, on January 3, 2021. A memorial will be held later this year.
Charley was born March 26, 1936, to C.J. and Norma Lillian Thomas in Waco, Texas. Charley grew up in Waco, graduating from Waco High, then Baylor University. Charley played basketball and was a standout miler in high school, earning a track scholarship at Baylor. Graduating from Baylor, he joined A. C. Upleger & Co., CPAs and spent most of his career in public accounting. Helping Upleger open its Dallas office, Charley served as a partner in Main Lafrentz, which is now, through a series of mergers, KPMG-Dallas. He operated Thomas, McBride & Associates, CPAs in Arlington, joining the J. C. Duncan Companies to organize mergers and acquisitions across the region.
Charley is remembered for his warmth, care, and humor.
Charley is survived by daughter, Dee Thomas Kerr; son, Charles R. Thomas, Jr. and wife, Helen; two stepsons, Bruce Shelby and wife, Tamara; Brian Shelby and wife, Tracie; one stepdaughter, Ann Shelby Yerrick and husband, Mark; Larry and Vicki Hardy; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandsons and eight great-granddaughters.
Charley was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Shehorn Thomas; one son, Duane Mayfield Thomas; both siblings, Shirley and Gary, and both his parents.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Berry
October 6, 2022
Last Friday night I had a dream about Charley and Fran and today I learned of his passing. Louin and I had many wonderful times with both of these dear friends. Fran was my co-worker and Charley was our CPA. From golf to Super Bowl parties to trips and outings, we were together along with three other couples to celebrate our friendship. I am sure that Louin (who passed away in 2020 from pancreatic cancer) and Fran and Charley have rekindled that friendship in Heaven. May God bless each of you and your families.
Bill Hunt
January 2, 2022
One year?
I really miss you, Bones!
Wee Willy
Charles R. Thomas, Jr.
April 22, 2021
We will celebrate Dad's life this Saturday at 10am CT--online.
Topic: Celebration of the Life of Charley Thomas (online)
Time: Apr 24, 2021 10:00 Central Time (US and Canada)
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(If you join us, I promise not to sing into my microphone. I didn't inherit his beautiful singing voice.) ;)
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Jean (Haris) Kolwitz
February 18, 2021
So sorry to her about his passing away. I knew him thru High School & Church and he was always so friendly, happy & upbeat.
All will miss him.
Chuck Thomas
January 8, 2021
Thank you for your kind words and for being such a good friend to Dad. As I sorted through pictures this week, this one, among many others, struck me. I hope you and Carmen don't mind my sharing it. (I would check with the cat, but I don't where that cat got off to!)
Chuck
A. W. (Bill) and Carmen Hunt
January 8, 2021
Charley was my closest friend in the world! We had a wonderful telephone conversation on Christmas Day. He was chipper and upbeat, as he always was! Such a shock to lose him so suddenly!
Carmen and are saddened with the loss of this gracious and wonderful friend! May he find the joy in his new found peace, such as he spread to all who knew him!
Love you, Bones!
Bill and Carmen
Lucy Hawes Thompson
January 8, 2021
Grew up with Charley in Waco; continued friendship in Arlington. So sorry for the loss of this dear man.
Eleanor Jones Rains
January 8, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Charlie was a dear friend of mine and Charles at Waco High School
Jerry and Sue McGown
January 8, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of this dear man! He was a good man and long time friend! May your family feel the comfort of God as you mourn.
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