Gilbert Thomas Jr

December 22, 1935 - January 20, 2016

Mr. Gilbert Thomas, Jr. of Wynne, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at St. Bernard's in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 80. Gilbert was born in Wynne, Arkansas on December 22, 1935 to Gilbert Thomas, Sr. and Mandy Shepherd Thomas. He married Miss Imogene Fowler in 1954. Gilbert was a farmer, and was honored as Cross County Farm Family of the year in 1991. Gilbert also served on the Board of Producers Rice Mill, past president of Cross County Farmers Association; and past president of the Wynne Fumble Club. He served 9 years in the Army National Guard. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Wynne. Gilbert loved his family and loved to visit with his friends at the Co-op. Gilbert was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He gave away most of what he grew to his family and friends. He collected and restored antique tractors and cars and also collected Indian artifacts. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Imogene Fowler Thomas; sons, Keith Thomas and wife Sandie of Cherry Valley; Ken Thomas and wife Debbie of Wynne; grandchildren, Cliff Thomas, Ross Thomas, and Courtney Wiggins; and great grandchildren, Gil, Darla, Zac, Bailey, and Lawson. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, son, Bert Thomas in 2015 and sister, Judy Thomas. Visitation will be Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 11 until 2 PM at Kernodle Funeral Home with services following at 2 PM with Reverend Dr. Glen Pettus officiating. Burial will be in Cogbill Cemetery. The family request that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, Parkinson Foundation or to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.