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Submitted: 8/21/22 • Approved: 8/25/22 • Last Updated: 8/28/22 • R1443984-G0-S3
US Air Force
May 27, 1940 - May 16, 2020
*Obituary
Charles Wayne Thomas, Sr., 79, of Mountainburg, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Shawnee, OK.
He was born May 27, 1940 in Fort Smith, AR to the late Arl and Grace (Scott) Thomas and preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Young.
He was a former plant manager for Ayers Furniture in the 70’s and 80’s, Vice President for Derby Oil and Gas in the 70’s, a Logistics Supply Chain Manager in the 80’s-2005 and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Sue Thomas of the home; three sons, Chuck Thomas and wife Dawn, Bryan Thomas and wife Rochelle and Rodney Thomas all of Mountainburg; one sister, Arlene Casey of Clarksville and two brothers, Wallace Thomas of Alma and Gerald Thomas and wife Louise of Mt. Burg; 4 grandchildren, Zach Thomas, Jeff Thomas and wife Madilyn, Emily Thomas and Aubrey Thomas all of Mt. Burg and 2 great grandchildren, Shiloh and Dylan Thomas.
Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma.
Pallbearers will be Zach Thomas, Jeff Thomas, Aubrey Thomas, Bruce Burcham, Chris Fears and Anthony Smither.
Honorary pallbearers will be Emily Thomas and Madilyn Thomas.
Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth
Contributed on 8/21/22 by Billsully060
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