Jack Thomas

Jack Monroe Thomas, age 96 of Oklahoma City, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. A farm boy, Jack was the 4th of 8 children born to William Alexander Thomas and Fannie Fanchion (Hodges) Thomas, on August 23, 1919 in Wolf, OK. Jack grew up in Newcastle. He drove the school bus and was Senior Class President - Graduating in 1940. On July 8, 1942, he married his high school sweetheart and true love, Miss Elois Carl. As the war escalated, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Okinawa. He proudly served during W.W. II, for 3 years, 3 months and 11 days. After the war, he returned home to Elois and they settled in OKC, and raised one daughter, Becky. Jack and Elois owned and operated their own business, Jack M. Thomas Plumbing CO. for many years. They loved traveling and visited all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. Jack loved country music and the Grand Old Opry. He enjoyed gardening, watching TV, and his family. He was a longtime member of Northwest Baptist Church in OKC before moving his membership back to the First Baptist Church in Newcastle. Throughout his life, Jack maintained a close relationship with Newcastle family and friends, and was proud to share Newcastle history about the "Ole Timers" with anyone who would listen. Jack was a true Christian, a patriot, and proud of "the red, white and blue". He leaves a wonderful legacy for his family and will be dearly missed! He was preceded in death by: His wife, Elois Thomas; His parents, William and Fannie Thomas; 1 sister, Ovie Price and 5 brothers, Adrian, Clarence "Bud", Burl, Willard and Fred "Ted"; Jack leaves behind: His daughter, Becky Pritchett and husband Peter of Bethany; Grandsons, Nathan Pritchett and wife Shelley Kerr of Tulsa and Matthew Pritchett of Martin, TN; 3 great grandsons, Jack, Alex and Sam Pritchett; and His baby sister Tootsie Dunning and her husband Roy of Newcastle And Many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle. Arrangements by Wilson-Little Funeral Home of Newcastle. Send online condolences at wilsonlittle.com

Jack Thomas

August 23, 1919 - May 8, 2016