J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment - Petersburg
James "Jack" Thomas
( November 12, 1910 - April 7, 2012 )
At rest and peace, Mr. James Allen Thomas, “Pop”, “Godfather”, 101, of 25718 Brunswick Avenue, Petersburg, Va. departed this life on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, Va.
Mr. Thomas was born on November 12, 1910 in Wilsons, Va. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va. for numerous years serving on the usher board.
Mr. Thomas served honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Upon leaving the Army, he was employed at Central State Hospital as a Plumber Steam Fitter. He retired after 35 years of service.
Jack was a lodge member for over 50 years and Master of CV Wilson Lodge # 317 Dewitt, Va. He enjoyed Poker, fishing, western movies and informing us about the past. Friends were always welcome to his home for history and a good laugh. He built his home in 1939 in the West Petersburg Community where he resided his entire life.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Alease Walker Thomas.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Allen Talley; daughters, Shirley Simmons, Debbie Talley, Carletha Mora, and Brenda Talley devoted); a devoted lifetime son, Juan Thomas; a host of nieces and nephews, among them a devoted niece, Linda Ivy; cousins and many, many friends; and the entire West Petersburg Community.
Jack would say to all that to live a long life, “No Drinking, No Smoking and Treat Everybody Right.” He will be truly missed by all. We will always love you Uncle Jack.
Funeral services for James A. Thomas will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11:00am from the First Baptist Church 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va. with Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Pastor, officiating and Dr. Herbert W. Anderson, eulogizing. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park Cemetery, Petersburg, Va.
Public viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10am- 8pm at the J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment.
Family is asked to assemble at the residence, 25718 Brunswick Avenue at 10:00am on the day of the service. The family may be reached at (804) 731-0535.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave, Petersburg, Va., (804)732-5959 or (804) 834-3330, Reverend Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., Funeral Director.
Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com
Mr. Thomas was born on November 12, 1910 in Wilsons, Va. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va. for numerous years serving on the usher board.
Mr. Thomas served honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Upon leaving the Army, he was employed at Central State Hospital as a Plumber Steam Fitter. He retired after 35 years of service.
Jack was a lodge member for over 50 years and Master of CV Wilson Lodge # 317 Dewitt, Va. He enjoyed Poker, fishing, western movies and informing us about the past. Friends were always welcome to his home for history and a good laugh. He built his home in 1939 in the West Petersburg Community where he resided his entire life.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Alease Walker Thomas.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Allen Talley; daughters, Shirley Simmons, Debbie Talley, Carletha Mora, and Brenda Talley devoted); a devoted lifetime son, Juan Thomas; a host of nieces and nephews, among them a devoted niece, Linda Ivy; cousins and many, many friends; and the entire West Petersburg Community.
Jack would say to all that to live a long life, “No Drinking, No Smoking and Treat Everybody Right.” He will be truly missed by all. We will always love you Uncle Jack.
Funeral services for James A. Thomas will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 11:00am from the First Baptist Church 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, Va. with Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, Pastor, officiating and Dr. Herbert W. Anderson, eulogizing. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park Cemetery, Petersburg, Va.
Public viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10am- 8pm at the J.L. Dodson & Sons Funeral Establishment.
Family is asked to assemble at the residence, 25718 Brunswick Avenue at 10:00am on the day of the service. The family may be reached at (804) 731-0535.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave, Petersburg, Va., (804)732-5959 or (804) 834-3330, Reverend Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., Funeral Director.
Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com