Edward Thomas Jr

August 3, 1937 - September 9, 2013

Mr. Edward Thomas, Jr., age 76, of Alvaton, KY, and a native of Jackson, Tennessee, died Monday, September 9, 2013, at Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Edward was employed by General Motors Corvette Plant in the paint department and retired October 1, 1999 after 31 years of service. CPA training at Life Skills and worked for Rodgers Transportation. Edward was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church in Tennessee. He enjoyed rabbit hunting, spending hours fishing, playing pool and watching sports. Edward loved listening to " Blues" music. Edward was preceded in death by his daughter; Margaret Thomas; parents, Edward Thomas, Sr and Samaria Morris-Thomas; sisters, Wealthy Bland and Frances Gales; brother, J.D. Thomas; and grandparents, Viola Morris and Genna Morris. Edward is survived by his wife of 51 years Joan Hamilton - Thomas of Alvaton, Kentucky; daughter, Lisa Thomas (Richard) Wilson of Charleston, SC; son, Edward Kennard (Robin) Thomas of Gallatin, TN; grandchildren, Cameron D. Thomas, LaKendrick E. Williams and Kiera T. Thomas; great-grandchildren, Jay'Ah and Jaiden Thomas; sister, Barbara Butler of Milwaukee, WI; and brother, George (Patricia) Thomas of Milwaukee; In-laws, Jack and Dorothy Nelson, Otey and Pamella Hamilton and Sharon Hamilton, all of WI; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Sincerely, Your friends at Burnam and Son