Michael Charles Thomas

Michael Charles Thomas, 81, of Moss Bluff, died suddenly on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at a local hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was a native of Rome, New York and a longtime resident of Moss Bluff. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he became a pipefitter and became affiliated as a member of the Local 106. This career enabled him and his wife to travel extensively. He was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church and enjoyed fixing things (often by his own design), hunting, fishing and tending to a garden. Above all, Michael cherished time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. 

Preceding Michael in death are his son, Michael Charles Thomas, Jr., mother, Annabelle Rumble; and sister, Dorothy Rumble Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Barbara Jo Fowler Thomas, Moss Bluff; five daughters, Terry Lynn Thomas, Moss Bluff; Tammy Fontenot (Bryan), Ragley; Karen Thomas, Moss Bluff; Donna Jo Gaudet (Steve), Gillis; and Ann Thomas Ivey, Longville; nine grandchildren, Courtney(Ray), Nicholas (Courtney), Hunter (Jeslyn), Scott, Morgan(Kevin), Sammi Jo, Ricky (Amanda), Cody (Jessica) and Lakyn; six great grandchildren, Rett, Maggie, Miley Jo, Reese, Grayson and Dax; two brothers, Herbert Wayne Rumble (Estelle), Ragley and Maynard Rumble, Glenfield, New York; brother-in-laws, Terrell Fowler, Moss Bluff, Tommy Brown (Renee); sister-in-law, Shera Fowler; his beloved four legged companion, Jen, and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. 

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday April 13 from 9:00 Am to 11:00 Am at the funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday April 13, 2016, at the funeral home with Pastor Luke Liechty officiating. Burial, with Air Force Honors, will be at Old Ritchie Cemetery.