of Pleasant Plains, AR
December 23, 1934 - April 9, 2014
Charles Thomas, 79, of Pleasant Plains died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his home.
He was born in Pleasant Plains on December 23, 1934 and was the son of Henry and Mary (Shuttle) Thomas.
He was a retired forest ranger with the U. S. Forestry Service, a Pleasant Plains constable, a mason and member of the Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #10. He was also a member of the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department, and an auxiliary deputy for the Independence County Sheriff's Department. Charles was a member of the Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
A people person, he was very involved in his community. He enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn (Branscum) Thomas of Pleasant Plains, a sister, Elizabeth Branscum also of Pleasant Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Dara Darlene Thomas; a brother, William Thomas; and sisters, Pauline Thomas and Mary Ellen Mason.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Putman Cemetery at Pleasant Plains.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Stacey Caplener, 533 Main St., Pleasant Plains, AR 72568 and Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #10, 985 Batesville Blvd., Batesville, AR 72501.
Lynn, so sorry to see where Charles passed away. I think of all the Forestry group often. It was a great time for Karen and I growing up. Many good memories. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care of yourself. Brenda. ( Leo and Marie's daughter).
Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. I have very fond memories of Charles and you. Charles was always so kind to Brenda and me at the forestry office.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Punkin
Lynn, wanted you to know we're praying for you and the family that God will give you comfort during this time. Charlie will always be in the hearts and thoughts of those who knew him.
Lynn, wanted you to know we're praying for you and the family that God will give you comfort during this time. Charlie will always be in the hearts and thoughts of those who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have great memories with Charles in the woods hunting. He was a great teacher
Johnny
So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Charles was a wonderful man and will be missed..
Lynn,
What wonderful memories I have of you and Charley coming to Little Rock when we lived there. We laughed so much, we talked out everyone's problems, we just enjoyed each other's company.
Although I met Charley in 1968 I can still remember him swinging his long lanky self out of that forestry truck out at the office. You know, lots of men could take lessons from Charles Thomas on being a gentleman, and an honest upstanding human. What a joy and honor it was to call him Uncle Charley! We need more Uncle Chaley's in this world. Love you!!
I could say so much. Thank you Charles for helping so many. God bless the family.
Gerald Fulbright
Lynn,
My family has so many fond memories of you and Charles. Our love and prayers to you.
Patricia Wilmoth (Sissy Reaper)
So sorry to hear of this Lynn, our prayers are with you.
Mrs Thomas, praying that God comforts you in the coming days. I always enjoyed visiting with you and Charles at the dairy bar regularly. The heaven's gained a very special angel, but Charles will be greatly missed here as he was liked by all. Always a very kind and considerate man. God bless you and your family. Kristie (Harris) Hambrick