In Memory Of

Raymond Lyle "Nicky"

Thomas , Jr.

August 3, 1942June 4, 2016

In Memory Of

Raymond Lyle"Nicky" Thomas, Jr.

Entered is LifeAugust 3, 1942

Departed is LifeJune 4, 2016

Funeral Services10:00 A.M. Wednesday ~ June 8, 2016New Bethel United Methodist Church

Rossville, Tennessee

Officiating MinistersRev. Susan Atkinson

Rev. Allen Rainey

Final Resting PlaceNew Bethel United Methodist

Church CemeteryRossville, Tennessee

PallbearersRyan Thomas, Clif Duncan, David Elder,

Wayne Thomas, Maurice Hunter, William Harris,Terry Thomas and Jason Cartwright

Raymond Lyle “Nicky” Thomas, Jr., age 73, resident of Rossville and husband of Shearon Farley Thomas, departed this life Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville.

Mr. Thomas was born August 3, 1942 in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Lyle Thomas, Sr. and Loura Petrowski Thomas. He was a graduate of Collierville High School, where he was active in football. He continued his education, graduating from Memphis State University with a major in business administration and accounting. He was married April 16, 1964 to the former Shearon Ann Farley.

Mr. Thomas was a farmer for much of his life and was a field auditor at the Tennessee Farmer’s Cooperative from 1965 until 1988. He was the office manager at the Tipton County Farmer’s Cooperator from 1989 until he retired in 2006. He was a member of the New Bethel United Methodist Church for 51 years, where he was the administrative chairman of the board at the church. He was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and he served on the Fayette Academy Board and as the treasurer for nine years. Mr. Thomas enjoyed raising cattle and will be remembered for attending the University of Memphis football games for over 55 years.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shearon Ann Thomas of Rossville; his daughter, Elizabeth Thomas Duncan of Collierville; two sons, Raymond F. Thomas and his wife, Michelle, of Rossville, John Martin Thomas and his wife, Michelle, of Collierville; his sister, Barbara Thomas Putt of Somerville; two brothers, Terry Thomas of Collierville, Bill Thomas of Ramer, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Clif Duncan and his wife, Sarah, Megan Cartwright and her husband, Jason, Meredith Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Jake Messer, Madison Messer, Hannah Thomas; and two great-grandchildren, Jaxon Cartwright and Darby Duncan.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the New Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Marilyn Walker, 1290 Raleigh-LaGrange Drive, Rossville, TN 38066 or the American Diabetes Association, 5587 Murray Road, Suite 105, Memphis, TN 38119.

Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.