Oliver T. Thomas, a native of Port Arthur and Hemphill, Texas, answered his call to the Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Oliver was born June 25, 1948, to the late Alton and Verline Thomas.  He attended Thomas-Johnson High School and graduated in 1967.  He started his own Dump Truck Service and worked hard until 1990.  He then retired and did that which he loved the most, raising his cows and horses.

In 1968, he married the love of his life, Avis Joy Jenkins Thomas and was devoted for 52 years.  Oliver was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and confidant.  He united with the Thomas Blvd. Church of Christ, Port Arthur, Texas; and Thomas-Johnson Church of Christ, Hemphill, Texas.

Oliver is preceded in death by his mother and father.

Survivors include his wife, Avis Thomas of Port Arthur; son, Oliver E. Thomas; daughter, Talisa Thomas McClain; brother, Elton W. Thomas (Sandy) of Upper Marlboro, MD; three sisters, Rozella Wilkerson of Hemphill, Texas, Venola Thomas of Port Arthur, Texas and Arlene Thomas of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Daven, Raine, Joichasity, Kevin, Taylor and Jekaylan; four great grandchildren; a special aunt, Hivie G. McCowan; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020 in Macedonia Cemetery, Hwy 83, Hemphill, Texas under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Hamilton officiating.

Condolences can be made and memorial book may be signed at starrfuneralhome.com.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. I Timothy 6:6-7