Jasper, IN – Paul Wayne Thomas, Jasper, Indiana, age 67, passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, October 25, 2020, following a hard fought battle with lung cancer. He is survived by four daughters, Shannon Kemper (Wayne) of Holland, Jennifer Thomas (Ryan Rigdon) of Evansville, Amber Hoffman (Chad) of Jasper, and Valerie Thomas of Evansville, two brothers, Dave and John Thomas, one sister, Pat Hunter, and eleven grandchildren.
Paul was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on January 7, 1953 to Forrest and Eunice Thomas. He graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 1971 and received an associates degree from Vincennes University. Paul served from 1973-1975 in the United States Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines.
Preceding him in death were his father, mother, three brothers, and one sister.
Cremation was chosen and a private family service will be held at a later time.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Dave Thomas says
Thinking of you all today. Rest easy Paul.
Larry Peters says
Goodbye and R.I.P. old friend. I probably still owe you a steak dinner for getting me to come down and jump-start my career in southern Indiana a couple of times. My life wouldn’t be what it is today without you; no Traci, no Presley, no 35 year career at Kimball, on and on and on and on.
Forty years went by too quick Paulford…
Mel Schroeder says
Life has many people come into each of our life. The durations varies but the memories remain and in the end that is what you get to take with you and leave behind. I first met the Thomas family of 4 little girls at a younger age . Over time our ways went in different paths. But during the course of several years we shared a group of work friends in gathers and fun. One of the longest Saturdays I remember was helping Paul with moving the family from Vincennes to Jasper. Literally a one day move of furniture and belongings from a rental home to another home 50 miles down the road. Breaking down beds and assembling again at new location just before midnight. I remember the parties, Paul’s big laugh and good nature to preserver through what came with life. Condolences to the family. Pray God’s presence is felt in this time of grief and need. Sweet memories!