Mr. Ralph Thomas, age 79, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Thomas was born January 22, 1937, in Trion, GA, son of the late Archie Henry and Maggie May Grimes Thomas.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, and prior to his retirement, he served as president of Fort McClellan Credit Union.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Thomas and Glen Thomas; and sisters, Katie Thomas Ledbetter Thomas and Iva Nell Thomas Williams.
 
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Patsy J. Thomas; sons and daughter-in-law, Alex Thomas, Todd and Angie Thomas; a daughter and son-in-law, Faith and Brian Robinson; brother, James Thomas; sister, Bonnie Thomas Fleming ; grandchildren, Joy and Chris Youngman, John and Stacey Robinson, Callie Thomas, and Cole Thomas; and great-grandchild, Jackson Robinson.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Robinson and Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Cole Thomas, Scott Thomas, Mark Searles, Trey Skelton, John Robinson,  Chris Youngman, and Doug Farmer.  Alex Thomas will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
 
Mr. Thomas will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Tuesday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ralph Thomas who died on Saturday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.