Fred E. Thomas

Fred E. Thomas, age 82 of Hamilton passed away at Atrium Medical Center on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 4:10 AM. He was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky on February 12, 1927 the son of William H. and Minnie (Gregory) Thomas. Fred was employed as a welder for Fisher Body and retired after 36 years of service. On June 15, 2002 in Hamilton he married Ruby (Dees) Whitaker.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Thomas of Hamilton; five children, Melvin Thomas, Wayne Thomas, Everett Thomas, Brenda (Jim) Milspaugh, and Arena (Kelly) Howard; eight step-children; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Doris Irene Mount; three sons, Freddy Lee, Fred Jr., and Billy; and six siblings, Harvey, Herbert, Lee, Jim, Frances, and Pauline.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 with Pastor David Glaub of Biblical Faith Ministries officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.