Jim

Thomas

James K. "Jim" Thomas, 87, of Tuttle, died Sunday, September 22, 2013, in Oklahoma City. The son of William Henry and Edna Mae (Gatlin) Thomas, he was born February 16, 1926 in Keota, Oklahoma. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and worked as a carpenter for many years. Jim married Betty Sasser on April 6, 1953 in Van Buren, Arkansas. He owned and operated Jim Thomas Auto Salvage and Wrecker Service in Tuttle since September of 1974. In his spare time, he enjoyed buying and restoring old cars, hunting, and fishing. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin granddaughters, Karis Danielle and Abby Nicole Thomas; two brothers, Jay and Bob Thomas; and a sister, Ethel Lowe.

Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Thomas of Tuttle; five sons, J.B. Thomas of Tuttle, Richard Thomas of Oklahoma City, Jimmy Thomas and wife, Jennifer, of Yukon, Dennis Thomas and wife, Sherrie, of Tuttle, and Donald Thomas and Theresa Hathaway of Tuttle; four grandchildren, Katie Havens of Bridge Creek, Jacob Thomas of Yukon, Jonathan Thomas of Yukon, and Zack Thomas of Tuttle; two brothers, Olen Thomas and wife, Joann, of Keota, and Kirby Thomas of Keota; one sister, Mary Byrd of Shawnee; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many other loved ones and friends.

Graveside funeral service and burial will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or to the Parkinson's Foundation of Oklahoma, 720 West Wilshire Blvd., Suite 109, Oklahoma City, OK 73116.

Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com