John Charles Thomas passed away December 9, 2023 in McKinney, Texas. He was born September 28, 1945 in Jamaica, New York to Charles E. Thomas and Elizabeth Helen (Smith) Thomas.
He graduated from Bayside High School in 1963. After graduating, he attended City College of New York. On September 12, 1965, John married the love of his life, Jessie Lee Cushman in Uniondale, New York. Their union was a testament to an enduring commitment and partnership. John was also an active member of the New Apostolic Church in Dallas, Texas where he served as an Usher for several years. John worked for Mobil Oil Corporation for 36 years, retiring in 2000 as the Human Resource Manager and Benefits Specialist.
His greatest joy was spending time with family. John enjoyed nothing more than sitting at the dining room table reminiscing and sharing stories of his youth. John was an avid race car fan and enjoyed boating and fishing, and his passion was restoring classic cars; which have been passed down to his children and grandchild. John also had a wicked sense of humor and often played pranks with his grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife, Jessie Lee Thomas of McKinney, Texas; daughter Joyce Tinnes and husband, Jim of Pemberton, New Jersey; daughter, Judy Garner and husband, Chris of Prosper, Texas; son, John Thomas and wife, Kelly of Fort Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Michael, Brandon, Meghan, Lindsay, Charley, Amanda, and Hannah; one great grandson, Jaxson; sister, Marianne Mason and one nephew, Robert.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Francis Carter and brother, Francis Carter, Jr.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013 with a reception to follow.