Lynn Allen “Butch” Thomas, 81, of Saint Elmo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL.
A celebration of life will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL with Pastor Pete LeDuc officiating. Memorials: To the family. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.
He was born December 13, 1942, in Oreana, IL, the son of Herbert Moss & Frances Georgine (Lambert) Thomas. He married Doris Delain Feezel on February 29, 1964, in Stonington, IL. He worked for Crane Packing for 31 1/2 years; was a Park Ranger, EMT, and a member of Temple Baptist Church.
He is survived by: Daughters – Becky Emerick & Keith, Brownstown, IL, Tammy Brooks, Brownstown, IL, and Pamela Thomas & David Hughes, Lonedell, MO; Grandchildren – Cassandra, Victoria, Amber, Courtney, Katie, and Patrick; Great Grandchildren – Whitnie, Brianna, Javeon, Kamden, Layla, and Everly; Brother – Clint Thomas, St. Peter, IL; and Sisters – Carol Bales, Colfax, IL and Loretta Meseke, St. Peter, IL.
Preceded in death by: Parents; Wife; Brothers – Dale, Gene, Dean and Delbert Thomas; and Sisters – Florance, Shirley, Velma, and Glendora.
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