Walter was preceded in death by the love of his life for 63 years, Blanche Taylor Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memories one lovely daughter, Sandra Thomas Hampton of Montgomery, AL; one devoted son, Walter (Carolyn) Thomas, Jr. of Montgomery, AL; the apple of his eye, “The Grandbaby” Morgan Thomas of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Oatice (Deborah) Thomas of St. Johns, FL; two sisters Lois Lane and Martha Lois Humphrey both of Montgomery, AL and a host of family and friends.