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Obituary For JC Thomas
JC THOMAS, age 68, a resident of Hope Hull, AL entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2023. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Phillips Riley Funeral Home, 2284 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108, Rev. Tom Gardner III officiating. JC departed his earthly home on March 13, 2023.
JC graduated from the Calhoun High School, Class of 1973. He worked as a professional brick mason, instrumental in building numerous commercial and residential projects in the Montgomery area. Although he had offers to work in other areas of the country, he chose to remain in Lowndes County near his extended family. JC loved his family and their land, where he hunted and raised horses and cattle. JC was a cowboy, usually dressed in his cowboy hat and boots. He loved riding his horses, often riding in the Turkey Day Classic and Tuskegee Homecoming.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loleta Claibon Thomas; his son, Undra Carter; his parents, Alonzo, and Mary Ella Thomas; four sisters, Annie Mae and Hattie Thomas, Mary Bell Phelps, and Dorothy Mae Davis; and five brothers, Charlie, William Henry, Freddy Lee, Alonzo Jr., and Tom Thomas.
He leaves to cherish his memory four children, Undrea Carter of Detroit, MI; Eldred Thomas of Huntsville, AL; Eryca Thomas and Demetria Belser of Montgomery, AL; one step-daughter, Tiffany Kennedy of Montgomery, AL; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Smith of Montgomery, AL, and McGrath Jean Thomas of Washington, DC; one brother, John Willie Thomas of Hope Hull, AL; four sisters-in-law, Sophie Smith Thomas of Hope Hull, AL; Jessie Thorn Thomas, Farris Bell, and Francina Carter of Montgomery, AL; one brother-in-law, Edward Claibon of Montgomery, AL; one aunt, Rosie Phillips Jackson of Hope Hull, AL; a devoted cousin, Alice Mae Jackson of Hope Hull, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. NOTICE: Please be mindful that the State of Alabama and the CDC have advised that we limit gatherings and that individuals who are ill and or are at-risk (e.g., elderly, immune-compromised) should be encouraged to stay home. Social Distancing Practices will be observed during the visitation and services
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Rest in power sir.
My condolences to the Thomas family. JC was a great classmate and fun to be around. Praying for peace and understanding. Rest In Peace . Robert Watson , Calhoun High School Class of 1975
My sincere condolences to the family. J.C was fun to be around. May each and everyone find comfort from friends and families. James Anthony Hunter Calhoun Class of 1973
Uncle JC, I will miss you dearly. Those huge loving hugs you'd always great me with, and your beautiful smile, that not many were blessed to see. Take you rest Uncle. We will never forget you. I love you
Your neice, La'Kisha.
To the Thomas family I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one may God give you all the strength to get through this difficult time
My condolences to the family may the Lord bless and keep you.Linda Washington Maddox Calhoun High School Class of 1973.
My condolences to the family may the Lord bless and keep you. Just remember that the Lord is good and his mercy endures forever. Linda Washington Maddox Calhoun High School Class of 1973.
We know that Mr. Thomas will be greatly missed by his family. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this season. Great peace to you all.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Your memory will remain forever in our hearts dear brother JC. Rest peacefully in your new heavely home. -Your Sister McGrath Jean Thomas
Our sincerest condolences to the Thomas family. You have our deepest sympathy. Our hearts goes out to the family during this difficult time.
Helen Dixon, Barbara& Hazel Harris Calhoun Class of 73
I thank GOD for allowing us to make memories together hunting, running horses,and fellowshipping at JC house. Lord knows I cherish every moment , the love and wisdom you shared will be truly missed. Rest up my buddy from Kenneth Bell Jr. and family.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Thomas family and Tiffany Kennedy
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Thomas family. Toccara Harris
Rest in peace uncle JC
Praying for comfort and strength for our family. Willease Pringle Cabble and Family
J.C. will be Missed by Our Family (The Andersons) We have known his Family for over 40 years. We Pray that God Continue to Bless & Keep Your Family In His Loving Arms-Always. Dante & Carolyn Butler
Day by day, We will learn to let go of this loss, but we will never let go of our love. May the soul of our uncle JC Rest in Peace Brenda and Matt Boykin
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." Remembering a high school friend. Rest in Eternal Peace JC. The Calhoun High School Class of 1973
Fannie Sharpe Adams
My condolences go out to the Thomas family. God will see you through this difficut time. J.C. was a lovely guy. Me and him went to High School together. RIP a friend Dorothy Williams
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