Alvin James Thomas, age 66 of Birmingham, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Vason; step-mother Julia Vason; and step-father, Odas Royster. He is survived by his mother, Johnnie Mae Royster; two daughters, Tiffany Jackson Thomas and Petra Thomas; 7 brothers; 6 sisters; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 aunts; 3 uncles and a host of nieces nephews and friends. The family will celebrate his life with visitation on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 11:00-12:00 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with service beginning at 12:00pm. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.