Wayne Thomas

Wayne Thomas, 71, of Smithville passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home. A native of Lewis Co., he is the son of Dorothy Rose Thomas of Smithville.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Curtis Thomas of Smithville; his children, Penny (Greg) Hicks of Baxter and Tony (Kitty) Thomas of Smithville; 3 grandchildren, Douglas Hicks, Stewart Hicks and Carly Thomas; siblings, Larry (Tena) Thomas of Watertown and Randy (Amy) Thomas of Woodbury; sisters-in-law, Talma Mosely and Doris Curtis; brothers-in-law, Eddie (Yvonne), Teddy and Kenneth Curtis. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by his father, Morgan Thomas, grandson, William Gregory Hicks and sister, Barbara Gribble.

A Deacon at Sycamore Baptist Church, Wayne was a retired Lineman for Shelbyville Power System. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 26, 2024 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Williams and Bro. Jim Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Sycamore cemetery.

His family will receive friends Wednesday, September 25, 2024 after 4:00 P.M.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences for the Thomas family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net