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Mr. Gerald Wayne Thomas, age 84, of Tazewell, TN was born May 25, 1940 and passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. Wayne’s home church was Ferguson Ridge Holins Church.

Wayne was known as the “Little Debbie Man” that gave cakes and candy to all he met.

He was preceded in death by his
Parents: Joseph and Gracie Thomas
Wife: Nell Thomas
Granddaughter: Katie Johnson
Brothers: Clyde, Rosco, Leonard, Henry Lee, Roy and Coy Thomas
Sisters: Annie Goad, Christian Murphy and Merelene Thomas

He is survived by his
Daughter and son-in-law: Cindy and Bobby Jarnigan
Son: Barry Thomas
Grandchildren: Mandy Holt and husband Dakota, Mckenzie Wylie and husband Kevin and
Ethan Thomas
Sister: Jerelene Fultz and special brother-in-law Benny
Several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family received friends Friday, October 11, 2024, from 5PM till 7PM with funeral services following at 7PM in the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Sizemore, Rev. Paul Dean and Rev. Joe Laws officiating. Music will be provided by Ryan & Maranda Sizemore, and Marcie Williams.

Graveside services were conducted Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11AM in the Greer’s Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Benny Fultz, Kevin Wylie, Dakota Holt, Ethan Thomas,
Rickey Rowland and Bob Hensley.

Honorary Pallbearers: Junior Simes and Michael Tuten

Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home, LLC