John Edward Thomas, Jr., 84, of Marion, KY died Sunday February 21, 2016 at Crittenden Health Systems. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, former Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Korean War Veteran of the United States Army, former member of the Crittenden County Hospital Board and member of the Love Cemetery Board.
Survivors are his son, Wade Allen Thomas of Marion, KY; daughter, Estie Thomas of Marion, KY; brother, Don Thomas Brownsburg, IN; 4 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Joan Love Thomas and parents, John Edward and Iris Thomas, Sr.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1 PM Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Love Cemetery with burial to follow. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM - 12:40 PM Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY.
Donations may be made to Love Cemetery, c/o Gilbert Funeral Home, 117 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY. 42064.