St. Clair County Obits

JAMES FRANK THOMAS

St. Clair County Courier
21 October 2005
James Frank Thomas was born August 4, 1925 in Pottsville, Ark., to Grant and Gustava Thomas. He passed away October 10, 2005 at Sac-Osage Hospital.
On August 30, 1944, he was united in marriage to Flora Jean Cauthon. To this union five children were born: Frankie Dee, Beverly Jean, Naomi Kay, James Granville and Tava Sue. Jeannie preceded him in death on November 27, 1984.
On July 11, 1985, James married Verda Overturf and celebrated the union with the family on September 7, 1985.
James grew up in Hickory County. He graduated from Weaubleau High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. James worked for Mobil Oil Corp. for 37 years, retiring in 1986. He lived out the remainder of his life with his wife, Verda, on their beloved farm outside of Osceola. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Sac Osage VFW Post 4197, and Friends of Brush Creek.
James was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Dolly Alexander; one brother, Quintin Thomas; and one stepson, Rick Overturf.
He is survived by his wife, Verda of the home; his five children, Frankie Dee Thomas, Hugoton, Kans., Beverly Jean Nuckolls, Scott City, Kans., Naomi Kay Lariviere, Nottingham, N.H., James Granville Thomas, Shawnee, Kans., Tava Sue Davis, Brighton, Colo., one step-son, Larry Overturf, Houston, Texas; one brother, Donald Dee Thomas, Kansas City; one sister, Maybell Hight, Hazelwood; three brother-in-laws, Charles Cauthon, Iola, Kans., Merle Troyer, Centralia, and David Troyer, Orange Park, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Helen Durbin, Osceola; 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Services were held Saturday, October 15, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. The Minister was Tom Sharp. The Music was “How Great Thou Art”, “One Day At A Time”, Donna Lean, soloist.
The casket bearers were Justin Overturf, David Davis, Jeff Schrempf, Gary Akers, Eric Rich, Robert Nuckolls, Aaron Thomas, David Lariviere, Tim Lightle, and C.J. Skinner and Ryan Bleiker.
Military honors were furnished by AMVETS # 114, Flemington. Interment was at Durnell Chapel Cemetery at Weaubleau. The arrangements were by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.