Mr.  Durham Thomas, age 88, of Summerville, GA died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Thomas was born August 27, 1925 in Chattooga County, GA, the son of the

late Frank Thomas and Jesse Durham Thomas.  He was a landscaper.  He was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Oleeta Thomas,  son, Chris Thomas and sisters, Esma Ramirez, Marie Hasty and Ann Hammonds.

Survivors include brother, Wallace Thomas, sister, Grisclda Trammell, grandchildren, Lisa Derryberry, Kristi Thomas, great-grandchildren, Josh & Jonathan Derryberry, Lindsay Holt and Kelsey O’Dell.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 4:30 P.M. Friday, October 25, 2013, at the Mount Carmel Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating. Active pallbearers will be Billy Derryberry, Josh Derryberry, Jonathan Derryberry, Frankie Thomas.

Mr. Thomas will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. Friday.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.