Eldridge (Tenue) Anthony Thomas, Sr. was a native of Bell City, La. He was born to the late Mr. Sidney Thomas and Mrs. Hazel Victorian. He leaves to cherish his memories, four sons, Eldridge Thomas, Jr. Ron Christopher Thomas, Sr. Timothy Wilson and Michael Thomas; one daughter, Tiffany Thomas, all of Lake Charles, la; two brothers, Joseph L. Thoma of Lake Charles, La and Peter A. Thomas of San Antonio, Tx; 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother; L.J. Bordleon, two sisters, Ruby Bordelon and Betty Kennedy, two daughters, Jena Marie Thomas and Sharon Y. Thomas and one son, Joseph L. Thomas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM with Funeral Service immediately following at King's Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be officiated by Pastor Mark Thomas. Final resting place will be private. To offer words of comfort, please visit www.kingsfuneralhomela.com