Thomas retired after 22 years of service in the U.S. Military; two years in the U.S. Army and 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He also worked for 20 years as an auditor for I.R.S.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Idella M. Goff James. He is survived by his sons, Tony M. James of Corpus Christi, Texas, Jesse R. James of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin L. James of Henderson, Nevada; and one granddaughter, Michelle Anne James.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Georgetown, Texas with Celebrant Donna Mayfield officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.