By Staff
WALNUT HILL, Fla. - Paul Allen Thomas Sr. 51, of Walnut Hill, Fla. died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 in Pensacola, Fla.
He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator, born in Atmore on July 9, 1958 to the late Jim and Clara Belle Caraway Thomas.
Two brothers, Luther Thomas and Jimmy B. Thomas and one sister, Polly Ann Harphant, preceded him in death.
Survivors are his wife, Linda Gail Thomas; one son, Paul Allen Thomas Jr.; one daughter, Jessica Nicole Thomas; one brother, Roy Thomas, all of Walnut Hill, Fla.; five sisters, Sarah Swartz of San Antonio, Texas, Betty Morris of Canoe, Corrine Boggs of Walnut Hill, Fla., Arena Dawson of Atmore and Molly Mae Glover of Troy; and two grandchildren, Jacob Paul Thomas and Blaze Michael Thomas.
Graveside services were held at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 in Pine Barren Cemetery with Bro. Earl Harrison officiating. Family received friends one hour prior to graveside services.
Pallbearers were John Dawson, Travis Dawson, Randal Morris, Todd Morris and Jason Caraway.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of all arrangements.