of Mabelvale, AR
May 18, 1925 - March 19, 2014
James W. Thomason, 88, of Mabelvale was released from this life March 19, 2014. He was born May 18, 1925 in Hampton, AR to the late James Howard and Nora Hopper Thomason.
He enjoyed life, church, and family. James proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. He then served as a defense engineer for LTV Aerospace and Defense Company (Vought) in Camden, AR. James was a member of the International Association of Machinists, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and the Masonic Lodge. He was a long-time member of Guiding Light Baptist Church.
James is preceded in death by his first wife, Emiley Benton Thomason, and his parents. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife of 10 years, Mildred Feeny Thomason; two sons, Jim Thomason of Little Rock and Tom Thomason (Mona) of Vilonia; two daughters, Karen Thompson of Missouri and Jean Showmar (George) of Mabelvale; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Thomason of Conway; two step-daughters, Barbara Lewis (Glen) of Bryant and Ann Davis (Rick) of Benton; nine grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jessie Juanita Garman of Euless, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209, Phone: 501-455-5800. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 21, 2014.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123, Phone: 1-800-227-2345 or to the charity of your choice.
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6 Condolence(s)
Michelle Dunavin
Monday, April 28, 2014
Jean and family
I am so sorry for the loss of your father!!
Judy Lockert Adcock
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Karen, I was sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Losing a parent is hard. May God grant you his special peace to get you through the days ahead.
Martha Benton Rowe
Friday, March 21, 2014
So sorry to hear about Uncle James.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wish I could be there to give you all BIG HUGS!! LOVE YA!
Cathy Acord
Friday, March 21, 2014
James was such a sweetheart. Me and Gary loved his gentle spirit. Mildred, may God be with you during this difficult time. We are praying for James family and friends. Gary and Cathy Acord
Eddie Smith
Friday, March 21, 2014
Jim and family, so sorry to hear about your dad, in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Stamps Alley
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Deepest sympathy to you Jimmy and all of your family. Thinking of you.....