James (Jim)

Thomas, Sr.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

James (Jim) Thomas, Sr.

Feb 18 1936 - Apr 20 2011

James (Jim) Thomas, Sr., 75, of Plano, Texas went home to be with His Lord & Savior on April 20, 2011. James was born on February 18, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Guy and Agnes Thomas. He married Shirley Ashworth on August 18, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky. James served in the U.S. Army for two years. He was employed with Texaco/Star Enterprises for thirty three years, retiring in 1993. He returned to work for Plano ISD for several years. James is a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an inspiration and joy to everyone he met. James is survived by his wife, Shirley M. Thomas; son, Jim Thomas, Jr. and wife, Jean of Iowa; daughter Cindy Morrison and husband, David of Plano; four grandsons, Matt Morrison and wife, Holly, Mark Morrison, Jim Thomas, III, and Josh Thomas; and brother Stanley Thomas and wife Lee of Louisville, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Agnes Thomas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Allen, Texas with Pastor William Parks officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Church, 2699 280th St., Hornick, IA, 51026.
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