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Reverend Arthur Thomas

08/04/1943 - 03/19/2024

Obituary For Reverend Arthur Thomas

Funeral service for Reverend Arthur Thomas, 80, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon (CST), Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.

Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 490 M.L.K. Drive SW, Crawfordville, GA 30631.

Reverend Thomas, who passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home in Opelika, AL, was born August 4, 1943, in Greensboro, Georgia.

There will be no public viewing.

Reverend Thomas will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Dorothy Thomas; three children, Jerome (Roberta) Powell of Florence, KY, Angela Thomas and Artrina Thomas both of Opelika, AL; eight grandchildren, Tiara, Terence, Mariyah, Madison, Angel, Ryleigh Stephanie and John; four great grandchildren, Kyaira, Kelvin Jr., Mark and Lilly; four sisters, Annie B. Askew of Cincinnati, OH, Martha Hill of Greensboro, GA, Justine Steel of County Club Hills, IL and Sinnie Atkinson of Athens, GA; one brother, Robert (Tip) Thomas of Greensboro, GA; mother-in-law, Mather Phillips of Alexander City, AL; five sisters-in-law, Anne (Albert) McCreary of College Park, GA, Clementine Buckner of Streamwood, IL, Linda Adamson, Kelsie (Michael) Maxwell both of Alexander City, AL and Tara (Paul) Jackson of Wetumpka, AL; one brother-in-law, Donnie Reese of Alexander City, AL; one godson, Thomas Johnson of Alexander City, AL; Mount Nebo Church Family; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Jeffunda C. Hoggs sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Reverend Arthur Thomas - March 27, 2024

Sending healing prayers and comfort during this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.

From the family of the Late Dr. Cornelia Hoggs

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Ronald Clasberry sent Mixed Spray for Reverend Arthur Thomas - March 25, 2024

To Mr. Walter Hill & Family, our condolences to you and your family. May our friendship and prayers help you through this difficult time.

From the Fort Riley Safety Team>

Our Thoughts and Prays are with you. The Heards(Smiths Station Al)

Dear Family of The Late Pastor Arthur Thomas,

I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved Pastor Thomas. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

As a pastor, and a spiritual son of Pastor Thomas and the Mt Nebo Missionary Church. I understand the pain and sorrow that comes with losing a loved one. However, I also believe that there is hope and comfort to be found in the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. May you find peace and solace in knowing that Pastor Thomas is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.

Please know that I am here for you in any way that I can be of assistance. If you need someone to talk to, to pray with, or to simply sit with you during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

I am praying for God's comfort and strength to surround you during this time of grief. May you find comfort in the memories that you shared with Pastor Thomas, and may you find hope in the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

With deepest sympathy and condolences,

Rev. Dr. Marcus Lovelace

To My Family In Loving Memory Of A Man Of God I've known for over forty plus years. To Dot , Childrens and entire family I share in your sorrow. I'm asking God to Bless and Keep y'all now and the Days Ahead! The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be Present With The Lord, But it doesn't take away the ache in your Heart from the Transition of Your Love One! Sending Love and My Heartfelt Condolences. Margaret Parker

Uncle Art,I Love you 💔Lisa

Praying for his wife and family strength. Martha

Words can not begin to express what Rev. Thomas has meant to my wife and I. You welcomed us with open arms and made us a part of the family. I feel as if a part of me is missing now, but I know the day will come when we will see each other again. Until that day comes I will continue to walk in your steps and try to lead as you have led. Always my faithful brother. Rev. Venson & Sis. Vaughn

I was blessed to know Rev. Thomas while growing up my whole life in Auburn Opelika area and truly an anointed man of God. I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and continue to hold to God's unchanging hand. Justin N.Vickerstaff

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Rev.Thomas in this time of sorrow.Continue to look to the hills from where I help comes and remember earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal.

My deepest sympathy to my close friend Dorothy and her family. I am praying for you and the family. Minnie Lang

We are praying for the Thomas Family during this difficult time From Pastor AC Williams and the New Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Shorter Ala

WE are praying for the Thomas Family during this difficult time From Pastor Rev A Willams and New Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Shorter Ala

WE are praying for the Thomas Family during this difficult time From Pastor Rev A Willams and New Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Shorter Ala

Our deepest condolences to the Thomas Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland

May God continue to comfort and heal our hearts . Uncle Arthur u will truly be missed We send ur family all our Love and Prayers from Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus. Well done mighty faithful servant well done May u fly High with the Lord. Love Herbie (Hubie) is what u called me

❤️❤️❤️❤️Moderator Anthony Shealey and the Auburn Baptist District Association and the MTZBC of Loachapoka sends our condolences prayers & love

Anthony Shealey

With my deepest sympathy to Ms. Dorothy and Katrina. We are praying for the family during this difficult time. Ms.Janet Jones-Bandy & Family

I am so sorry for the families loss. Praying for the family to be strong during this time and remember God knows best. The Harris family.

My condolences to the family! May the good lord continue to comfort and strengthen you doing this time of loss and the days to come. I will never forget the sermon called a religion that desturbs me.. Ronald Gwen and family!

I was a child about 12 years old when I met Rev. Thomas he ministered to me at Bethesda Baptist Church Well time went along and I was reconnected with him and 1st Lady Thomas in My Life because the Love and positive footprint he left in my heart still remains We all know he was very well dressed The Outfit he is wearing now Out Do Look Better than anything he's every worn

Rev. Arthur Thomas wear your Angel Outfit and Wings with Pride In Heaven

To The Family, Friends&Love Ones May God Provide Everyone With Serenity To Accept The Things You Can Not Change Courage To Change The Things You Can Wisdom To Know The Difference Twanda Hooks, Mattie Echols, Telinia Echols(Ladybug),Conswella Dowdell& Family

Blessed Beyond Measures Daughter of The High King T. H😇😇KS

Reverend Thomas, I don't know of a time when you haven't been there. You've been like a father to me all my life. I'm praying for the family and as you'd always say, "May God bless you and keep you." Marco Ingram and family.

LOVE YOU UNCLE ART

So Sorry For The Loss Of A Good Soilder I Will Miss His Preaching And Teaching ,My Prayers Goes Out To The Family In The Loss Of There Love ❤️ One May The Lord Give Them Peace ,Love And Strength As They Go Through This Difficult Time To Be Absent For The Body Is To Be Present With The Lord Constance Echols& Family opelika

We will always remember his smile and kind ways. We are praying for the family during this difficult time. Scott Family

We will always remember his smile and kind ways. We are praying for the family during this difficult time. Scott Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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