John L Thomas Sr.

John L. Thomas, Sr. was born in Evansville, IN on January 23, 1944, a son of the late Alice (Picham) and Columbus Thomas. John passed away surrounded in the love of his family October 1,2020 at the Linda E White Hospice Center.
John graduated from Lincoln High School where he was active in sports, he was on the baseball team, track team and he loved to play tennis and basketball.
John was baptized at the age 7 by Rev. Caldwell at Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He continued to love the Lord and he attended Memorial Baptist Church.
John enjoyed all sports and socializing with his friends. But most of all he loved his family. He had worked at Indiana Bell and retired from TJ Maxx.
John is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Columbus Thomas Jr.
John leaves to cherish many fond memories his daughter; Fatima Buckner-Hooper (Eric), two sons; John Thomas Jr. and Jeffery Thomas (Demetria) , five sisters; his twin; Joann, Mooney (Willie) , Shirley Mitchell , Gladys Porter, Earline Thomas and Joyce Nichols, one brother; James Thomas (June) and sister in law; Barbara Thomas, he is also survived by 10 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Visitation will be Thursday 9 am until 11am at Mt Olive Gailiee Baptist Church, with funeral service at 11:00am at the church.
Osborne Funeral has been entrusted with final care.
Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.