Garry Coker Thomas' Obituary
Garry Coker Thomas, 97, passed away at 6:20 a.m. at Heartland Manor Nursing Home, Casey, IL. He was born in Abilene, Texas on January 1, 1909 to Edgar T. Thomas and Etta Coker Thomas. He married Dorothy May Patterson on December 31, 1954 in Terre Huate, Indiana, she passed away on January 21, 1990. In 1994 he married Edna Mae Thomas, she passed away on November 28, 2002. Survivors include his step-daughter, Beverly Fischer & husband Bill of Casey, IL; step-son, Daniel Hill & wife Carole of Springfield, OH; four step grandchildren and eleven step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two wives. Mr. Thomas was a retired 20 year US Army Career Serviceman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Paris, IL. Funeral Services will be Friday, February 17, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1 p.m. until the service time of 2 p.m. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Grandview, IL with Graveside Military Rites by Kansas American Legion Post #539. Memorials may be made to Heartland Manor Nursing Home. SERVICES Visitation Friday, February 17, 2006 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, February 17, 2006 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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