Celebrating the life of
Reppard Darris Thomas
February 23, 1926 - December 31, 2012
Reppard Darris "Doc" Thomas, 86, died early Monday morning, December 31, 2012, at his residence on Burnside Island under the care of Hospice Savannah. Mr. Thomas was born in Pierce County on February 23, 1926. He was the son of the late Reppard L. and Nellie Thomas. He is preceded in death by sisters, Vernie Lee Altman and Lessie Mae Hamilton, and a brother, Claude Parnell "Jake" Thomas.
Mr. Thomas attended Savannah High, served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was a graduate of The Chicago Technical College in Chicago, IL. He was employed by Central of Georgia Railroad and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1986.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 61 years, Louise Hamilton Thomas, a daughter, Donna Thomas Creel and her husband Edward "Bish" of Roanoke, VA and a son Stephen D. Thomas and wife Cindy of Gladstone, Australia. Surviving grandchildren are Hannah Leah Creel, Chandler Perry Creel, Stephen Travis Thomas, and Madison Elizabeth Thomas.
Mr. Thomas has served as a deacon and in other positions of leadership at Cresthill Baptist Church in Savannah. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Refrigeration and the National Fire Protection Association.
"Doc" as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was an avid fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed anything having to do with the water – boating, crabbing, shrimping, etc. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
"EVERYTHING IS NOW WELL WITH HIS SOUL"
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A family burial will take place at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Cresthill Baptist Church conducted by his son-in-law, Reverend Edward "Bish" Creel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Altman, Chandler Creel, Ken Davis, R.C. Davis, Danny Hamilton, Mark Hamilton, Rusty Thomas and Travis Thomas.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Mrs. Louise, Donna, Steve, and Family: Since learning of Mr. Doc's homegoing, memories of him have been flooding my mind -- particularly of him teaching me how to, and then letting me, drive the boat during our youth outings because I didn't know how to ski, and of how our youth group was always welcome in your home. I am sure that Daddy was one of those who were right there to welcome Mr. Doc into heaven! Mom and I send you our love, prayers, and sympathies. May God bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace! Love, Ruth Arms Linton and Geri Arms
- Ruth Arms Linton, Guyton, GA
Aunt Louise and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap his arms of love around you and give you strength during your time of grief. Love you Jeannette
- Jeannette Davis, Nashville, TN
Aunt Louise, so sorry to hear about Doc's passing. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless Annette and Gerald
- Annette, Richmond Hill, GA
Mrs. Louise, Donna, Steve, and Family: Since learning of Mr. Doc's homegoing, memories of him have been flooding my mind -- particularly of him teaching me how to, and then letting me, drive the boat during our youth outings because I didn't know how to ski, and of how our youth group was always welcome in your home. I am sure that Daddy was one of those who were right there to welcome Mr. Doc into heaven! Mom and I send you our love, prayers, and sympathies. May God bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace! Love, Ruth Arms Linton and Geri Arms
- Ruth Arms Linton, Guyton, GA
Aunt Louise and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap his arms of love around you and give you strength during your time of grief. Love you Jeannette
- Jeannette Davis, Nashville, TN
Aunt Louise, so sorry to hear about Doc's passing. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless Annette and Gerald
- Annette, Richmond Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
