Stirl P. Thomas

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Caraway

Stirl P. Thomas, 91, of Caraway, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at his residence. Born in Stonewall, on Sept. 15, 1915, he was a farmer and of the Pentecostal belief.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie Jones Thomas; a daughter, Virginia Bullard; two granddaughters, Jacylyn Corn and Christy Bullard; four brothers, Alvie Thomas, Freddy Jones, Orly Tarpley and Dallas Jones; four sisters, Pearl Tarpley, Dollie Thomas, Violet Brown and Velva Cleveland.

Survivors include his children, Stirl E. Thomas of Arbryd, Mo.; Ronnie Joe Thomas of Cleveland, Tenn.; Wanda Stone of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Gage of Berryville; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A celebration of his life was held at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Caraway First Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Stevens officiating. Burial followed in Caraway Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home in Monette.

Personal condolences may be sent to the Thomas family at www.greggfunerals.com.