Russell Martin Thomas Sr's Obituary
Russell Martin Thomas, Sr. of Wildwood passed away September 9, 2017. Mr. Thomas was born December 19, 1951 in Bennettsville, S.C. He worked for Crown Cork & Seal while living in S.C. and was a passionate Bass Fisherman exploring the local ponds in his John Boat. Russell moved to Florida in 1987 and worked for Harbor Hills Country Club as an Outside Supervisor. He loved to visit and feed his son’s horse, Dixie, and spend as much time as possible with her. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Debbie; son, Russell Martin “Marty” Thomas, Jr and his wife, Janet, who felt like a daughter to him, brothers, Kenneth, Phillip, Steve and Richard; sister, Peggy and a special sister-in-law, Mattie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Tolson Thomas and Richard Maurice Thomas, Sr. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. To all his friends, please remember him as the joke telling happy person that he was. He loved all of you!
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