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James A. Thomas, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023)

James A. Thomas of Columbia died on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Columbia Cemetery, with Pastor Glenn Lewis officiating. Full Military honors will by presented by V.F. W. Post 6097.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 2, 2023 from NoonCT until 8pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with a Time of Remembrance at 6pmCT. Cremation will follow.


He was born September 15, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Roy Freeman and Dorothy Smith Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Thomas, Danny "Boone" Thomas and Robert "Radio" Thomas.

James was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War from 1968-1970. He retired, in 1998 after twenty years of service with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons. He was a member of Pollards Chapel Church and enjoyed watching his UK Wildcats, the Kansas City Chiefs and playing golf. For the past five years, he enjoyed spending his time on his farm.

Survivors include:
  • His wife - Carole Rowe Thomas of Columbia
  • One son - James Wesley Thomas of Campbellsville
  • Two daughters - Angie Mills (Tim) and Stephanie Thomas all of Campbellsville
  • Five step-children - Jeff Neagle of Somerset, Jennifer Boils (Dale) of Campbellsville, Thad Keltner (Courtney) of Columbia, Sarah Simmons (Jon) of Iowa, Ethan Keltner (Emily) of Columbia
  • Two brothers - Harold "Catfish" Thomas of Georgetown, Donald "Moochie" Thomas of Campbellsville
  • Six sisters - Betty Wingler of Campbellsville, Charlotte Coffey of Columbia, Pauline Teater of Campbellsville, Kim Skaggs of Hodgenille, Karen Brown of Campbellsville, Faye Underwood of Campbellsville
  • Four grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren
  • A host of other relatives and friends
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Gideon Bibles, Hosparus-Green River or Pollards Chapel Church. These can be made at the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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James A. Thomas, 76, Columbia, KY (1947-2023)



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