J. L. Thomas
Graveside services for J. L. Thomas, 51, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 17, 2012 at Union Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
J. L. went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:49 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012, in the comforts of his own home with his family by his side.
He was born August 16, 1961, at West Plains, Missouri, to Aaron and Rosa Thomas and continued to call West Plains his home through his entire life. On August 28, 1995, he was married to Susan Scharnhorst. J. L. enjoyed many of life’s simple treasures. He enjoyed stock car racing, farming, reading, being outdoors and spending time with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his three cherished grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Thomas, of the family home; daughters, Julie Miller, husband, Jimmy, Halie Thomas and Kaley Kohler; grandsons, Heston, Lincoln and Cameron Miller and another grandchild on the way; his mother, Rosa Thomas; two sisters, Sharon West and Sandy Whitworth; one brother, Mitts Thomas; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
His father, maternal grandparents, Ray and Ella Mitts and paternal grandparents, Eugene and Hazel Thomas, precede him in death.
J. L. was a devoted son, husband, father, papa and friend. He will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Mr. Thomas will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Sunday until Noon Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Union Grove Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Joni Post
December 14, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
Our deepest sympathy to each of you. Our prayers are with you.
In Christ’s love and comfort,
Joni and Bill Post
Christina Moore Brigman
December 14, 2012 @ 8:46 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your loss… Words cannot say how I truely feel…always know that if you need anything please let me know…it doesn’t seem that long ago that we were kids playing and running around the neighborhood together….I am very sorry…such a short life. God Bless….Christina
Melanie Martin
December 14, 2012 @ 10:20 pm
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers….Melanie
Karen England
December 15, 2012 @ 5:02 am
Am so sorry for the loss of J.L. He was always such a good, good man. I will never forget him. My sincerest sympathy to his family. Karen England
sandy
December 15, 2012 @ 6:16 am
Thank you Susan, for taking care of Jay all these years! If you need anything let me know.
Louise Proffitt
December 15, 2012 @ 9:53 am
It has been a joy to have known you. God Bless!
Amber Cozort Redburn
December 16, 2012 @ 9:30 am
Susan…you have my deepest sympathy at this time. I’m praying/thinking of each one of you. May God comfort, strengthen, and encourage each one of you during this difficult time.
darrl sullins
December 16, 2012 @ 10:03 am
our deepest sympathy to each of you. my prayers to my family to yours from the sullins family from searcy ark
Jana Anderson Allen
December 16, 2012 @ 11:51 am
Susan,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord Bless you and give you his great comfort and peace.
Love,
Jana
John and Betty Knowles
December 16, 2012 @ 2:10 pm
You are in our prayers! We will continually pray for you and your families during these difficult times.
May God Bless you,
Lena and Yancy Yates
December 16, 2012 @ 3:23 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. At this time no words we would say would give much comfort so just know you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Danita (Hendrix) Frazier
December 16, 2012 @ 4:56 pm
Susan and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Praying God’s compassion as you go from day to day.
Terri Hale Edgar
December 16, 2012 @ 5:29 pm
Susan, I am so sorry for this loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Shelly Robinson Uphaus
December 17, 2012 @ 9:06 am
We will be praying for your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
anita and james collins
December 17, 2012 @ 9:59 am
sorry for your loss,praying for comfort for your family
Bruce Vincent
December 17, 2012 @ 12:32 pm
Susan and all the Thomas Family, I’m sorry for your loss.
Gina Simpson
December 17, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayer.
Ashley Matejek
December 18, 2012 @ 7:38 am
My heart goes out to each of you. May the Lord bring you all peace and comfort until you are reunited. He’s left such a beautiful family behind and a wonderful legacy.