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Celebrating the life of

Tony Thomas

December 12, 1957 - February 07, 2008

Tony  Thomas

TONY RAY THOMAS

Garden City, Georgia- Mr. Tony Ray Thomas of Garden City, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 in the Sugar Refinery Explosion. He was born on December 12, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late James and Lois Thomas. He was a Packaging Superintendent with Imperial Sugar for 31 years. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Garden City Board of Appeals and a member of the Quacco Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas was a former coach for the Garden City and Port Wentworth Recreational Departments.

Surviving are his wife, Rebekah Denmark Thomas, his father-in-law, Metrah Denmark, his daughter, Jamie Thomas Williams and husband, Byron, grandchildren, Spencer Moberg and Brody Williams, his son, Cody Thomas and wife Bree and his two brothers, Timmy Thomas and Tommy Thomas and wife Ronda Thomas.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Garden City with the Reverend Ken Sharpe officiating.

Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Tony Thomas Fund c/o Samantha Austin #8 Piney Point Road, Savannah, GA 31410.

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Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all at this most difficult time. Darrel, Virginia, Nan, Barbara, Tara, Nicci, Susan, Christy, and Shae

- Your State Farm Family, Garden City, GA

Ms. Becky, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for your family.

- Sherri Hunter Walsh, Rincon, GA

Becky, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like yesterday you & I were cheering at the Groves games. My Mom & Dad send their love Grover & Fae. I will be praying for you girl. Call me if you ever want to talk 843-379-4823. Love ya, Teresa

- Teresa Stamey Tuten, Port Royal, SC

You are in our thoughts and in prayers. We will truly miss Tony - he was an amazing person.

- Sheila Turner, Sugar Land, TX

To Becky and Family, I knew Tony from as a childhood friend. We had birthdays just 5 days apart. He always joked I was the older one. He grew to be a fine man. He lived a full life and I'm proud to have known him. I wished we would have stayed in touch as we grew older like we did in our younger days. His friendship meant a lot to me and I will always keep the memories we had close to my heart. There are many of them and all of them are good. I will always remember as children we rode our bicycles all around Port Wentworth and many times we went up and down the sugar refinery road. We always expected one day there would be a security guard to run of out of there but neither of us ever expected that one of us would leave escorted on the wings of angels. Although his loss deeply saddens me I know now Tony is one of the angels and will always be with us especially looking over Becky, his children and grandchildren whom he loved so dearly.

- Joe Joey McCullough, Savannah, GA

Becky, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Sandy Dixon, Savannah, GA

Becky, You and Tony have been such great friends to the girls and me. The friendship help and support that both of you have openly given over the years have meant more to us than I can even begin to express. Tony was a wonderful man, with a heart bigger than anyone else's and loved his 'Bride' and his family more than anything on earth. He was a role model for everyone who met him, and will be missed by the entire community. You and your family are in our prayers, now and always. Remember the good times, the fun and the laughter and take comfort in knowing Tony is at home with God feeling nothing but peace and love. We love you Becky, Shannon, Tiffany and Samantha

- Shannon Sykes, Savannah, GA

I was one of the lucky ones to have known such a fine person.

- Bob Lytle, Perry, GA

May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care.

- Shannon & Kay Dalton, Statesboro, GA

Becky and family I am deeply saddened by this tragic accident. I will always remember Tony making everyone laugh. My throughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Rita

- Rita Sellers Ferguson, Bluffton, SC

Becky and Family, You probably don't remember me but I went to school with you and Tony, My best memories in school where the football games, When I read the article in sunday's paper something caught my eye Tony's number OO and it hit me then the Tony Thomas I knew in school and If I remember correct you where a cheerleader, those were the days. I am so deeply sorry for you and your family, May God give you strength each day. Diane Overstreet Pruitt

- Diane, Savannah, GA

Our prayers go out to Tony's family and friends.

- April Lovejoy, Pooler, GA

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so incredibly saddened by the loss of a wonderful man. He will be missed greatly. May God bless you and your family.

- Sonja Ainsworth, Sugar Land, TX

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

- Marc Croom, , GA

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

- Marc Croom, , GA

Dear Becky and Family, Tony will always be a very special person to me. He was definitely one of a kind. Tony and I had great times together at work over the last 24 years. Tony loved his family and not a day went by that he did not talk about his special grandboys or Cody playing football and killing monster bucks in Florida. I will miss him dearly as I know everyone he touched will. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Bruce Long

- Bruce Long, Springfield, GA

Dear Becky and Family, I just wanted to let you all know how special a person Tony was to me and Sue. We will miss him dearly.

- Alton Malphus, Springfield, GA

Becky, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of loss. God Bless and keep you. The Farmer Family from Gulfstream.

- Vicki Farmer, Guyton, GA

Becky, Jaime and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that you can call on me if you need anything.

- Dawn Nichols and Family, Pooler, GA

Becky, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Paul Hibbs, Statesboro, GA

Becky, Bree, and Cody. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your loss of Tony has hit all of our hearts. God bless.

- Mike Rose, Dallas, TX

Becky, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Debbie & Roy Raines

- Debbie, Guyton, GA

Becky, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family as you work your way through this terrible tragedy. Please know that you all are in our prayers. We are so deeply sorrowed to hear of the lost of Tony and pray that God gives you the strength and courage we all know you have to make it through this.

- David & Colleen Wilensky, Advance, NC

Becky and Family, We are very sorry for the loss of Tony. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Carol and Millard Lawson, Garden City, GA

my heart goes out to you and your family---i did not know tony, but i do know tommy and i feel sure they were/are the same kind of good people.

- Sonny Drummond, savannah, GA

Becky My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Tony was a good friend and will be greatly missed Mark & Kim Berry

- mark berry, statesboro, GA

Becky and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers during this very sad time. Tony was a great man and produced many happy memories for alot of folks. Tony had a great way of creating happiness and will be missed by more people than you can image. God Bless,

- John Brewton, Buford, GA

Becky, Cody, & Jamie, Within hours of the refinery trajedy, I heard Tony's name mentioned as one of those in the plant at the time. I prayed that he was either not injured or only minimally so, & thought how devastated you must be. Yet names were slow to be released. Please know that Tony & the three of you have been in my thoughts & prayers daily, but I did not think it appropriate for me to try to contact you until after all searches were completed. We would all hope & presume that he did not suffer, a thought that hopefully brings you some measure of comfort. May God comfort & strengthen you as you face each new day, knowing Tony is also watching over all of you as well. Though I will be out of town 2/19 & 2/20 I will be with you in spirit. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

- Lawrence E. Ruf, MD, Savannah, GA

Jaime, Mrs. Becky, Cody, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tony. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Polk

- Jennifer Griner-Polk, Guyton, GA

Becky, Jamie and Cody, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much he meant to each one of you and I can only pray that you will have some peace knowing he is in heaven and not suffering or in pain. He was a wonderful husband and father and friend and I know he will be missed by all. We will keep you in our prayers and if there is ever anything I can do for you, please let me know. You have our greatest Sympathy and all our heart forever. Love Angela, Shane, Ashley, and Mckenzie Riner

- Angela Riner, Guyton, GA

i've known Mr.Tony since i was a kid growing up in the Garden City Rec Dept.. he was a great man and will be missed!

- Clyde Jerron Campbell, Atlanta, GA

Becky, deepest condolences to you and your family. JB Brabham

- JB Brabham, Tillman, SC

Becky and family, Our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Remember that Tony is in God's loving arms. Tony continues to watch over you, he is just doing it from Heaven through his love for you and his prayers to God. Kurt and Barb

- Kurt and Barb Lauer, Richmond Hill, GA

Mrs. Becky, Jamie and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you.

- Leigh-Anne Lawson, Garden City, GA

Becky - You and your family have our heart felt condolences and prayers for the tragic loss of Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rolly, Linda, Ben & Josh McFarlin

- Rolly McFarlin, Canton, GA

Becky, This valley is deep & dark, but God will hold you, comfort you and bring you through this sorrow and sadness. You will be in our prayers now and in the coming days. We love you and are always here for you in your time of need.

- Sheryl C Byous-Spivey, BLOOMINGDALE, GA

Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all at this most difficult time. Darrel, Virginia, Nan, Barbara, Tara, Nicci, Susan, Christy, and Shae

- Your State Farm Family, Garden City, GA

Ms. Becky, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for your family.

- Sherri Hunter Walsh, Rincon, GA

Becky, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems like yesterday you & I were cheering at the Groves games. My Mom & Dad send their love Grover & Fae. I will be praying for you girl. Call me if you ever want to talk 843-379-4823. Love ya, Teresa

- Teresa Stamey Tuten, Port Royal, SC

You are in our thoughts and in prayers. We will truly miss Tony - he was an amazing person.

- Sheila Turner, Sugar Land, TX

To Becky and Family, I knew Tony from as a childhood friend. We had birthdays just 5 days apart. He always joked I was the older one. He grew to be a fine man. He lived a full life and I'm proud to have known him. I wished we would have stayed in touch as we grew older like we did in our younger days. His friendship meant a lot to me and I will always keep the memories we had close to my heart. There are many of them and all of them are good. I will always remember as children we rode our bicycles all around Port Wentworth and many times we went up and down the sugar refinery road. We always expected one day there would be a security guard to run of out of there but neither of us ever expected that one of us would leave escorted on the wings of angels. Although his loss deeply saddens me I know now Tony is one of the angels and will always be with us especially looking over Becky, his children and grandchildren whom he loved so dearly.

- Joe Joey McCullough, Savannah, GA

Becky, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Sandy Dixon, Savannah, GA

Becky, You and Tony have been such great friends to the girls and me. The friendship help and support that both of you have openly given over the years have meant more to us than I can even begin to express. Tony was a wonderful man, with a heart bigger than anyone else's and loved his 'Bride' and his family more than anything on earth. He was a role model for everyone who met him, and will be missed by the entire community. You and your family are in our prayers, now and always. Remember the good times, the fun and the laughter and take comfort in knowing Tony is at home with God feeling nothing but peace and love. We love you Becky, Shannon, Tiffany and Samantha

- Shannon Sykes, Savannah, GA

I was one of the lucky ones to have known such a fine person.

- Bob Lytle, Perry, GA

May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care.

- Shannon & Kay Dalton, Statesboro, GA

Becky and family I am deeply saddened by this tragic accident. I will always remember Tony making everyone laugh. My throughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Rita

- Rita Sellers Ferguson, Bluffton, SC

Becky and Family, You probably don't remember me but I went to school with you and Tony, My best memories in school where the football games, When I read the article in sunday's paper something caught my eye Tony's number OO and it hit me then the Tony Thomas I knew in school and If I remember correct you where a cheerleader, those were the days. I am so deeply sorry for you and your family, May God give you strength each day. Diane Overstreet Pruitt

- Diane, Savannah, GA

Our prayers go out to Tony's family and friends.

- April Lovejoy, Pooler, GA

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so incredibly saddened by the loss of a wonderful man. He will be missed greatly. May God bless you and your family.

- Sonja Ainsworth, Sugar Land, TX

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

- Marc Croom, , GA

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

- Marc Croom, , GA

Dear Becky and Family, Tony will always be a very special person to me. He was definitely one of a kind. Tony and I had great times together at work over the last 24 years. Tony loved his family and not a day went by that he did not talk about his special grandboys or Cody playing football and killing monster bucks in Florida. I will miss him dearly as I know everyone he touched will. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Bruce Long

- Bruce Long, Springfield, GA

Dear Becky and Family, I just wanted to let you all know how special a person Tony was to me and Sue. We will miss him dearly.

- Alton Malphus, Springfield, GA

Becky, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort in this time of loss. God Bless and keep you. The Farmer Family from Gulfstream.

- Vicki Farmer, Guyton, GA

Becky, Jaime and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that you can call on me if you need anything.

- Dawn Nichols and Family, Pooler, GA

Becky, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Paul Hibbs, Statesboro, GA

Becky, Bree, and Cody. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your loss of Tony has hit all of our hearts. God bless.

- Mike Rose, Dallas, TX

Becky, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Debbie & Roy Raines

- Debbie, Guyton, GA

Becky, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family as you work your way through this terrible tragedy. Please know that you all are in our prayers. We are so deeply sorrowed to hear of the lost of Tony and pray that God gives you the strength and courage we all know you have to make it through this.

- David & Colleen Wilensky, Advance, NC

Becky and Family, We are very sorry for the loss of Tony. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Carol and Millard Lawson, Garden City, GA

my heart goes out to you and your family---i did not know tony, but i do know tommy and i feel sure they were/are the same kind of good people.

- Sonny Drummond, savannah, GA

Becky My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Tony was a good friend and will be greatly missed Mark & Kim Berry

- mark berry, statesboro, GA

Becky and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers during this very sad time. Tony was a great man and produced many happy memories for alot of folks. Tony had a great way of creating happiness and will be missed by more people than you can image. God Bless,

- John Brewton, Buford, GA

Becky, Cody, & Jamie, Within hours of the refinery trajedy, I heard Tony's name mentioned as one of those in the plant at the time. I prayed that he was either not injured or only minimally so, & thought how devastated you must be. Yet names were slow to be released. Please know that Tony & the three of you have been in my thoughts & prayers daily, but I did not think it appropriate for me to try to contact you until after all searches were completed. We would all hope & presume that he did not suffer, a thought that hopefully brings you some measure of comfort. May God comfort & strengthen you as you face each new day, knowing Tony is also watching over all of you as well. Though I will be out of town 2/19 & 2/20 I will be with you in spirit. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

- Lawrence E. Ruf, MD, Savannah, GA

Jaime, Mrs. Becky, Cody, and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Tony. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Polk

- Jennifer Griner-Polk, Guyton, GA

Becky, Jamie and Cody, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much he meant to each one of you and I can only pray that you will have some peace knowing he is in heaven and not suffering or in pain. He was a wonderful husband and father and friend and I know he will be missed by all. We will keep you in our prayers and if there is ever anything I can do for you, please let me know. You have our greatest Sympathy and all our heart forever. Love Angela, Shane, Ashley, and Mckenzie Riner

- Angela Riner, Guyton, GA

i've known Mr.Tony since i was a kid growing up in the Garden City Rec Dept.. he was a great man and will be missed!

- Clyde Jerron Campbell, Atlanta, GA

Becky, deepest condolences to you and your family. JB Brabham

- JB Brabham, Tillman, SC

Becky and family, Our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Remember that Tony is in God's loving arms. Tony continues to watch over you, he is just doing it from Heaven through his love for you and his prayers to God. Kurt and Barb

- Kurt and Barb Lauer, Richmond Hill, GA

Mrs. Becky, Jamie and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you.

- Leigh-Anne Lawson, Garden City, GA

Becky - You and your family have our heart felt condolences and prayers for the tragic loss of Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rolly, Linda, Ben & Josh McFarlin

- Rolly McFarlin, Canton, GA

Becky, This valley is deep & dark, but God will hold you, comfort you and bring you through this sorrow and sadness. You will be in our prayers now and in the coming days. We love you and are always here for you in your time of need.

- Sheryl C Byous-Spivey, BLOOMINGDALE, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200