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Obituary For Lentie Curtis “LC” Thomas
Funeral service for Lentie Thomas, 75, of Auburn, AL, will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2023 in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 1700 Barrington Road, Dothan, AL 36350, Reverend Lewis Winchester will officiate.
Mr. Thomas, who passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama, was born April 3, 1948, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“LC” as he was affectionately known, was educated in the Lee County School System and graduated from J. F. Drake High School Class of 1966 and then went on to attend Alcorn State University on a Baseball Scholarship. He was later drafted into the Army where he served in the Vietnam War and received an Honorable Discharge.
Upon his return from the war, he worked in law enforcement throughout Lee County with Auburn University, the City of Auburn, and the Lee County Sherriff’s Office. LC later moved to Dothan, Alabama where he continued his studies and graduated from Troy University and worked for 39 years as a State Trooper and Revenue Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Alabama. LC never met a stranger and knew everyone. He enjoyed spending his days hunting, fishing, spending time with his grandkids, and talking to his old high school classmates.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a son, Rodney (Tressy) Thomas of Auburn, AL; two daughters, Pamela (Rod) Torbert of Huntsville, AL, and Yvette Thomas of Dothan, AL; three beloved grandchildren, Jasmine Thomas, Maya Thomas and Jackson Thomas all of Auburn, AL; one great-grandson, Tyler Thomas of Auburn, AL; two brothers, Jesse Thomas of Atlanta, GA, and Munroe Thomas of Tuskegee, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for Lentie Curtis “LC” Thomas - December 15, 2023
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LC never met a stranger. My family loved him dearly. We always enjoyed his visits to go the auburn football games. He used to visit us at the tiger cub. Sending prayers
I met Lentie at Troy State. He was a wonderful person and always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. My sympathy to his family. I will always think of him fondly.
Worked with L.C. at Lafayette as Troopers. One of the best and always a good friend!! CHARLIE MAYFIELD
To the family of Bro.L.C.Thomas,we are sorry for the loss of your beloved one and we are praying for his family. We are hoping that the Lord will give you all comfort.🙏 Homer & Mary H. Core
Our Condolences To The Thomas Family In The Loss Of There Love 💕 One May The Lord Stay Close With The Family Giving Them PEACE Love 💕 Strength As They Go Through This Difficult Time.Constance Tarver Echols &Family🙏🏽👼🙏🏾💐🙏🏽👼
My God comfort and strengthen the family during this most difficult time! Neloms Family
Thinking of you (Tressy), Rodney and family in your time of loss. 😇 May you be blessed in the memory of LC. His life was very accomplished in all of his achievements .... God bless. Gregory Ingram
Wishing you all the peace and comfort possible.
Our deepest sympathies to the family of "Lenti Thomas." Lenti was a great person. He was hilarious and he never met a stranger. He told you what was on his mind and he always had a sincere heart. He became a great friend of my mother and our family. We will cherish the time we spent with him and the memories made. He will truly be missed. Kimberly Grimsley Harvey & Family
May God give the Family strength,confornt and peace during this Time.
Melvin Howard and Family
Rest in peace.
prayers and condolences to the family. I met LC while working at bondy's, he would come by several times a week just to chat awhile, this went on for several years. He was a fine man and very caring and friendly he will surely be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Todd McDonald
My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Lentie for years and shared fond memories of him. The jokes, the kind gestures and his love for people. My heart is deeply saddened. I pray for the peace of God to cover you during this difficult time.
Truly one great gentlemen and will be missed. Always trying to help people and fair to all. LC will always be remembered
My condolences to the family and prayers for peace, strength and comfort. K L. Williams
Prayers and condolences to the family.... Frank
Prayers to family as love one RIP.
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