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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 9 Aug 2015.
Carl Edward Thomas, born August 21, 1952, ended his life's journey on August 7th, 2015 on his family farm in Oneida, Tennessee. He also counted the open roads of 49 states as his home. Known as "Paw" to his 9 grandchildren, he lived a rich life full of laughter, courage, and the sweet love of his cherished family and friends. He left to be with his grandparents Beecher and Nellie Frazier, Reason and Mary Thomas ; father, Orison Maynard Thomas ; sister, Mary Frances Thomas ; and grandson Jason Ryan Thomas. He anxiously awaits being reunited with his mother, Fannie Frazier Thomas ; loving companion Nancy Sue Martin; daughter Melanie Thomas Jones and her husband DeAndre Jones; grandchildren D.J. Jones, Austin Line, Jaylen Jones, and Ryin Jones; son Jason Edward Thomas and grandchildren MaKayla Thomas and Matthew Thomas ; daughter Latricia Thomas Milburn, husband Charlie Milburn; grandchildren Lila Milburn and Lawson Milburn; sisters Sandra Hutcheson, Paula Sue Thomas, and Jamie Dessart and nieces; also many special friends. Carl loved his family, friends, farm, and touring the United States and Canada on his Harley Davidson, "Gravey." He was blessed with a wonderful Mother, and a very loving caregiver Nancy Martin. Carl was very proud of his successful children and grandchildren. Carl was proud of restoring the family farm to the original condition when his father and grandfather farmed the land. His many good friends had a very positive impact on his life. He liked to talk about seeing 49 states and 6 provinces of Canada. Friends may visit with the Thomas family on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida, TN. Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grave Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: Carl requested that donations be made to the Chattanooga Down Syndrome Society, PO Box 4891, Chattanooga, TN, 37405. You may sign Mr. Thomas ' guestbook at www.westmurleyfh.net. West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida, TN is serving the family of Mr. Carl Edward Thomas.
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 150355466).
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
THOMAS, ORISON MAYNARD FRAZIER, FANNIE HELEN 1949-06-03
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