Obit of Thomas, Andrew L. - Grady County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 25 Sep 2005 Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.html ========================================================================== Chickasha Express Star 7 Sep 2005 Andrew L. Thomas Funeral services for Andrew L. Thomas, 83, will be held Friday September 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 101 East Dakota Ave., Chickasha, OK. Reverend Eugene C. McCarrell pastor, and Reverend Al Walters minister officiating. Andrew was born August 16, 1922 in Frankliln, TX. He passed away on Saturday September 3, in Chickasha, OK. Internment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Brown/Christian Funeral Home. ========= Chickasha Express Star 8 Sep 2005 Andrew Lee Thomas Funeral services for Andrew L. Thomas, 83, will be held Friday September 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 101 East Dakota Ave, Chickasha, OK. Reverend Eugene C. McCarrell pastor, and Reverend Al Walters minister officiating. Andrew was born August 16, 1922 in Franklin, TX. He passed away on Saturday September 3, in Chickasha, OK. Internment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Brown/Christian Funeral Home. Andrew Lee Thomas was the 3rd of 6 children born unto the late Lee and Addie May Thomas. At an early age, Andrew’s family moved to Chickasha, OK. He united with New Hope Baptist Church under the pastorship of Reverend T. F. Fisher. He was a faithful member to the Church, He served the Church as a Deacon until his health started to fail in 2001. Andrew received his early education at Lincoln School in Chickasha, OK. After leaving school, he joined the U.S. Army in 1943; serving during world war II. Andrew was discharged in 1946 and returned to Chickasha, OK. Andrew Thomas united in holy matrimony with Corene Richardson on June 15, 1946. Unto this reunion 4 children were born: Sharon, Doris, Linda, and Archie. In 1946 he began a career as a short order cook in several locations, to name a few: The White Dock Cafe’, Kings Inn, Roys Barbeque. He later worked in the manufacturing industry were he was employed at Lawrence Trailers and Pet Milk Inc. until 1991. After retiring from public employment, he enjoyed working outside in his garden, raising animals. He especially enjoyed his great grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving wife of 59 years, Corene Thomas. Three daughters: Sharon Thomas of Chickasha, OK; Doris Ross of Hempstead, NY; Linda Thomas of Oklahoma City, OK. One son: Archie (Patricia) Thomas Sr. of Chickasha, OK. One Sister: Lucille (OD) Darrington of Chickasha, OK; And one brother: Peachy Paul (Carol) Thomas of Klammath Falls, OR. 11 grandchildren, 20 Great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Andrew will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html