Felix Thomas Jr.

Felix Thomas Jr., 82, of Henderson passed away Saturday April 5, 2014 at 11:29 PM at Methodist Hospital. He was born in Henderson County to the late Felix Sr. and Lillian (Herron) Thomas on December 1, 1931. Felix was a retired from Gamco Products as a plating supervisor after 29 years. He was a member of Belleview Methodist Church since the age of 14 and was also a Korean War US Air Force Veteran. He was a 54 year member of the Corydon Masonic Lodge #799, a Rizpah Shriner and a Kentucky Colonel. Felix loved flying, motorcycle riding, boating and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Martha “Ducky” Green and Norma Jean Brewer and brother-in-law Ray Green. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Janice Thomas 2 Children: Kimberly “Kim” Purgeason and husband Jody Craig Thomas all of Henderson 2 Sisters: Margaret Sue Reynolds of Owensboro Freida A. Werner and husband John of Tacoma, Washington 1 Brother-in-law: William “Bill” Brewer 3 Grandchildren: Matthew Reynolds and wife Natalie Chad Thomas and wife Brooke Nichole Ratley and husband J Jay 3 Great-grandchildren: Addelyn Ratley, Ruby Reynolds and Cayden Thomas Several nieces and nephews Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday April 8, 2014 at Tomblinson Funeral Home Henderson Chapel. Bro. Steve Hale will officiate. Burial will be in Fairmont cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Worsham Post 40 Honor Guard. Visitation will be Monday 3-8PM and Tuesday 8:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Masonic services will be conducted by the Corydon and Henderson Masonic Lodges Monday evening at 6:00 PM. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Shriner’s Hospital, 1900 Richmond Rd. Lexington, KY 40502. Pallbearers will be the Members of the Masonic Lodge.