James "Chris" Christopher Thomas

Chris was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. His love for family was immeasurable. Chris also loved the Lord and was baptized in 2015 with his two sons at Lake Degray. He was cherished by his friends and was known as the kind of person who would do anything for anyone.

Chris was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock where he was the quarterback and all-star football player for the Tigers. He enjoyed softball, umping at the ball fields, hunting and being outside. He treasured taking his family to the beach as he had done growing up. Chris and his family went to countless Razorback games throughout the years for family fun. He also enjoyed going to Kansas City games with his brother.

He proudly served in the United States Navy for 3 years, where he specialized in dental work. Chris went on to work in the dental industry for over 20 years. He was currently working with Kitchens Pediatric Dentistry where he was considered a highly valued employee. The Kitchens family were like family to Chris.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years, Richelle “Shelly” Thomas; sons: Landen “Bryce” Thomas and fiancé Madysen Rose Hendricks, and Brantley Dylan Thomas and girlfriend Hannah Beaumont; granddaughter, Vera Paisley Thomas; mother, Jimmie Dot Thomas; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Jessie Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Carma and Bud Tollett; nieces, nephews, and extended family; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Thomas.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Pinecrest Funeral Home. The celebration of life will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pinecrestfh.com for the Thomas family.