ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THOMAS, GARY EDWARD 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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THOMAS, GARY EDWARD 
August 25, 1934 - August 20, 2014

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Gary Edward Thomas, 79 years old, Resident of Folsom, LA, since 2009 and 
resident of Terrytown, LA, for 43 years.
Date of death: August 20, 2014, after a lengthy illness.

Loving husband for 55 years of Kathleen Harrigan Thomas of New Orleans, LA. 
Devoted father of Karen Stall (Charles), Kristin Thomas, Kevin Thomas (Kellie), 
and Kyle Thomas (ReneÕ). Proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren [Charles T. 
(Caeti) & William Stall; Samuel, Jacob, & Kathryn Engro; Kaiden & Korbin 
Thomas; and Brady & Zachary Thomas, Sydney Watson, and Mia Cantrell] and 1 
great-grandchild (Lili). Brother of Ronald Thomas of Slidell, LA, Gay Thomas 
Meyers, Jayess, MS, and JoEllen Hall of Marrero, LA.
Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews and trusted friend of all who knew 
him.

Born August 25, 1934, in Houston, Texas, to Alois Edward Thomas of LaSalle, 
Illinois, and Beulah Mae Terry, of Independence, Louisiana.
Graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School, class of 1952. Member of the 1952 
All-City Baseball team. Served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-58. Attended 
Louisiana State University and University of New Orleans.
Served for 23 years in the New Orleans Fire Department, specifically on the 
Rescue Squad. Retired as Fire Operator in 1989. Served as Vice President of 
Faces, Etc. from 1981 Ð 2005.
Member and former Chief of Terrytown Volunteer Fire Department.
Lifelong Saints and Tigers fan. A man who found joy in helping others.

A memorial for Gary Thomas will be held Wednesday, August 27 at Metairie 
Country Club, 580 Woodvine Dr., Metairie, LA 70005. Doors open at 4 pm. 
Prayers, eulogy, and visiting from 6 pm to 8 pm. Complimentary valet parking 
will be available. Friends and family of the Thomas, Stall, and Engro families 
as well as members of the NOFD and TVFD are welcomed to join the family to 
celebrate GaryÕs life. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Gary Thomas's name 
to LOPA, Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, 3545 N.I-10 Service Rd., Ste., 
300, Metairie, LA 70002.

U.S. Navy 
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