Tony Jefferson Thomas

Tony Jefferson Thomas was born on December 29, 1960, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Charles Jefferson Thomas and Naomi (Mantooth) Thomas and passed away January 27, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 63 years. Tony was a graduate of Maysville High School. After graduation, Tony enlisted in the Army where he remained until sustaining a knee injury. He was passionate about his time in the service and would’ve loved to have continued that career. Tony enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. He loved reading westerns, watching movies, and listening to music. (He found great amusement in making up silly songs about the dog.) Tony enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his brother, Gary. Tony loved his family and he was always there for his children. Although he had his struggles, Tony never gave up. He is survived by his mother, Naomi Thomas of Lexington, Oklahoma; son, Zachery Thomas of Dallas, Texas; daughters, Casey Thomas of Purcell, Oklahoma and Tracy Thomas of Elmore City, Oklahoma; and their mother, Kimberly (Gowens) Thomas; brother, Danny Thomas of Ada, Oklahoma; sisters, Janet Thomas of Ada, Oklahoma, and Teresa Thomas of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Hailey Partin, Tyler Partin, Jazmine Henderson, and Melody Couch.

Tony was preceded in death by, his father, Charles Jefferson Thomas, and brother, Gary Thomas.

Graveside funeral services were held Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, Oklahoma, under the direction of John W. Williams of Winans Funeral Home, Maysville. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at: www.winansfuneralhome. com.