Shelley Louis Thomas , 74, departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.  He was born March 8, 1948, to Edrice Thomas in Lake Charles, LA. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. He graduated from W. O. Boston High School in 1967 and served his country in the United States Air Force with an honorable discharge.  He worked at Firestone Refinery and retired from Soil Testing Engineering, Inc., as a heavy equipment operator.  He played a big part in organizing the family reunion held in Alabama every year.  He loved family, football, fishing, watching western movies and was an avid New Orleans Saints fan.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Linda V. Thomas of Lake Charles, LA; his mother, Edrice Thomas of Jackson, AL; six children, Rahshiek Thomas, Mekeia Thomas, Kiecha Villery, and Patricia Galentine all of Lake Charles, LA, Shantell (Robert) Mitchell of Houston, TX and Shanaka Collins of Jamaica, NY; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two Godsons and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shellie and Tennie Thomas.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., and funeral service at 10:00 a.m, at King's Funeral Home.  A second funeral service and burial is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Jackson, AL.

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