Rev. Dewey Thomas

NORTHPORT | Rev. Cary Dewey Thomas, age 85, of Northport, died December 27, 2013, at home. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Sunset Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Colburn, Bro. Jerry Montgomery, and Bro. Terrell Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ruby Thomas; his son, Jerry D. Thomas; his sister, Glenda Strickland; his brothers, Carless Thomas and Arlis Thomas; his parents, John Cary and Velma Thomas; and his daughter-in-law, Margaret N. Thomas.Survivors include his daughters, Sandra T. Sharp (Mike) and Sharon T. Farley (James); son, Jimmy C. Thomas; grandchildren, Tamalon S. Stroup, Michelle Randolph, Heather T. Prewitt, Tracy Lindsey, Tammy Kizziah, Jason Thomas, Jeremy Sharp, Emily Corkerin, Nikki Pritchett, Sky Wheat, Jessica Smith Farley, Sara Thomas and Seth Thomas; great-grandchildren, William Stroup, Taylor Stroup, Christopher Cook, Jade Evans, Lucas Randolph, Dustin Randolph, Kohl Randolph, Desirae Kneussle, Sadie Kneussle, Lacie Nail, Grayson Wheat, Delana Kizziah, Elbie Corkerin, Bryleigh Wheat, James Dawson Kizziah, Chaz Corkerin, Hyland Wheat, Radlee Ty Corkerin and Bryson Sharp.Daddy was born May 31, 1928 to John Cary and Velma Lynn Thomas of Tuscaloosa County. On August 11, 1945 he married Ruby Keeth and had 67 blissful years together. They had four children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.Once in a life time we meet someone that points us to Jesus, and our lives are changed forever. This someone was Bro. Dewey Thomas, a man after God's own heart. Preaching the gospel, winning lost souls for Christ was his passion. No greater love hath any man than one that would lay down his life for his friends, family, neighbors and also the stranger he met. Because of his great love for mankind, thousands have been touched by his life.This man stood in the gap, by the spirit was lead. In his heart he had a plan and with God as his witness this vow he did make to win souls to Jesus whatever it takes. He sacrificed to build several churches where people can worship to this day. He has put on the armor of faithfulness, he has fought many battles, and he has stood the test. And until the war was won, he would not rest. Till his death Lord, he stood for You!Bro. Thomas has been such an inspiration to so many and in so many ways. Words cannot begin to describe how much this man will always be loved. Pallbearers will be Jason Thomas, Jeremy Sharp, Seth Thomas, Scott Stroup, Ken Colburn, and Tommy Phillips.Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Doug Reynolds and staff, Jan and Randy Cannon, Amedisys Home Health Care caregivers Traci, Paige, Candace, and Freddie, Amedisys Hospice caregivers Amy, Leigh, and Cleveland, friends and neighbors of Carolwood Lakeview, Carrolls Creek Fire Department, Shepherds Way Church and Carolwood Freewill Baptist Church. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com.