James R. "Denver" Thomas

James “Denver” R. Thomas, 79, of Kenna went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2024 at Jackson General Hospital.

Denver was born August 1, 1944 at Kenna, a son of the late James W. and Clarsey (Kelly) Thomas. He was a mechanic by trade and loved to work on all types of machinery and equipment. He also enjoyed farming. Denver will be remembered as a good Christian man who was a good husband and father and absolutely adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Denver attended church at the Allens Fork Community Church and was a trustee, deacon and class leader. He also attended church at Goshen Baptist Church.

Denver is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Thelma (White) Thomas; children Denver “Buddy” Thomas, Katie Miller (Curtis) and Patricia Whittington (Randy); brothers Delbert and Denny Thomas; sisters Edna Coon and Faye Wolfe. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20th at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor David Spencer officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in the Thomas-Milam Cemetery, Kenna. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com.