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Submitted: 4/20/20 • Approved: 4/21/20 • Last Updated: 6/29/23 • R1311784-G0-S3
June 19, 1948 - March 14, 2010
George Michael (Mike) Thomason 61, of Maumelle formerly of Camden went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 13 2010 in his sleep at his home. Mike was the General Manager of Maumelle Water Management and had 26 years experience in the water and wastewater industry. Mike grew up in Camden and other than the 5 years as wastewater manager in Fairfield Bay, lived there until he and his family made their home in Maumelle in 2004. Mike served as an adjunct faculty member of The Arkansas Environmental Academy teaching water and wastewater classes for 26 years. He was a full-time instructor for almost 4 years. Mike moved up through the ranks of almost all of the professional organizations for which he participated. He was awarded the National William Hatfield Award for wastewater achievement and the "Wastewater Manager of the Year" for the Southwest District and the Central District of the AWW & WEA. Mike held the highest possible grade of water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment, and industrial treatment licenses. With all of Mike's professional achievements his joy was with his many friends and loving family. Mike loved to play golf, attend sporting events with his sons, and spend holidays with his grandkids. No one ever just met Mike Thomason in passing. His big smile, bear hugs, and genuine love for people touched many lives. Several communities around the state mourn his passing.
Mike always taught his children growing up that, "It is not what you know but who you know." This philosophy made Mike very rich in life and love because it seems like he knew everyone. We take comfort in knowing that Mike "knew" the most important "who" to know and that is Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, A.G and Norma Thomason. Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debbie Siders Thomason of Maumelle; his 4 children, Faith McCasland and husband, Brian of Camden, Rodney Thomason and wife, Jessica of Harrison, Michael Thomason of Maumelle, and Matthew Thomason of Camden; his sister, Kay Norrell and husband, Buddy of Camden; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of other family, friends and colleagues.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church in East Camden, AR with burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Mike's visitation will be 6-8 p. m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden, AR. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed on 4/20/20 by debbraszymanski
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