IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Alfred Alvis
Thomas
July 26, 1934 – October 31, 2011
Obituary
ALFRED ALVIS THOMAS
Alfred Alvis Thomas, 77, of Wasola, MO, passed to heaven on October 31, 2011 while working on his farm near Nottinghill. He was born on July 26, 1934 in Wilhoit, MO the son of James Kelly and Nancy Genevra (Harley) Thomas.
Alvis was a graduate of Gainesville High School. He was united in marriage to Dolly Turner on September 25, 1954 in Gainesville, MO. Alvis was drafted into the United States Army, and was given an honorable discharge to come home to be with his wife after the miscarriage of their first child, Debra Ann. Alvis went to work for the Ozark County Road & Bridge Department and retired after 20+ years as Crew Foreman. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish, camp and ride horses. He was a true Country Boy. Alvis was also an established carpenter. He built many of the structures that remain on the family farm, including the family home. He was a quiet and gentle man who was always quick with a smile. As his son-in-law stated: "he was a wonderful example of what a man should be." Alvis was a Christian. He was a member and Elder at the Pine Ridge Church of Christ.
Mr.Thomas is survived by his wife Dolly of the home; one son Steve Thomas and wife Sheila of Wasola, MO; three daughters Sheila Hash and husband Dan of Seymour, MO, Rita Terrill and husband Rick of Harrison, AR and Phyllis Lemons and husband Kevin of Wasola, MO; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one sister Gay Burke of Raymore, MO; one brother Alvin Thomas of Wasola, MO; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Nancy Thomas; one infant daughter Debra Ann; brothers Archie and Alton; and sisters Elva, Elsa, Bernice, Stella, Lena and Bonnie.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Gainesville, MO with E.J. Hampton and Harlin Howerton officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin Grove Cemetery near Romance, MO. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Grove Cemetery. On line condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
Alfred Alvis Thomas, 77, of Wasola, MO, passed to heaven on October 31, 2011 while working on his farm near Nottinghill. He was born on July 26, 1934 in Wilhoit, MO the son of James Kelly and Nancy Genevra (Harley) Thomas.
Alvis was a graduate of Gainesville High School. He was united in marriage to Dolly Turner on September 25, 1954 in Gainesville, MO. Alvis was drafted into the United States Army, and was given an honorable discharge to come home to be with his wife after the miscarriage of their first child, Debra Ann. Alvis went to work for the Ozark County Road & Bridge Department and retired after 20+ years as Crew Foreman. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish, camp and ride horses. He was a true Country Boy. Alvis was also an established carpenter. He built many of the structures that remain on the family farm, including the family home. He was a quiet and gentle man who was always quick with a smile. As his son-in-law stated: "he was a wonderful example of what a man should be." Alvis was a Christian. He was a member and Elder at the Pine Ridge Church of Christ.
Mr.Thomas is survived by his wife Dolly of the home; one son Steve Thomas and wife Sheila of Wasola, MO; three daughters Sheila Hash and husband Dan of Seymour, MO, Rita Terrill and husband Rick of Harrison, AR and Phyllis Lemons and husband Kevin of Wasola, MO; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one sister Gay Burke of Raymore, MO; one brother Alvin Thomas of Wasola, MO; and many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Nancy Thomas; one infant daughter Debra Ann; brothers Archie and Alton; and sisters Elva, Elsa, Bernice, Stella, Lena and Bonnie.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Gainesville, MO with E.J. Hampton and Harlin Howerton officiating. Interment will be in the Franklin Grove Cemetery near Romance, MO. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Grove Cemetery. On line condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
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