James Wendell Thomas – Benton, IL

James Wendell Thomas, 78, of Benton passed away on Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2022 at the VA Medical Ceneter in Marion.

He was born in Beattyville, Kentucky on April 10, 1944, the son of Stanley & Edna (Fraley) Thomas.

James married Sandra Kay (Holman) on October 26, 1968 and she preceded him in death on July 5, 2010.

Mr. Thomas was an Army Veteran. Mr. Thomas had a close walk with Christ and was faithful to the end. He loved praying for people & ministering to people one on one and was always willing to listen when someone needed a friend.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his:
Son: James Thomas, Jr. & wife Lisa of Vergennes
Daughter: Susan Karales & husband Jamie of Benton
7 Grandchildren:
Joshua Karales & wife Whitney
Samantha Karales
Matthew Karales & wife Cortne
James W. Thomas III
Andrew Thomas
Kaitlyn Thomas
Ashlyn Thomas
Great-Grandchildren: Ryleigh, Crista, Damian, Kalleigh, Arizona, Blake & Sunny
Sister: Nancy Gillmore of Johnston City
Brothers:
Dorsey Thomas of Beattyville, KY
Dallas Thomas & wife Elaine of Beattyville, KY
Garett Thomas & wife Teresa of Beattyville, KY
Clarence Thomas of Beattyville, KY

Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife and Brothers-Harold, Doyle & Bobby.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 21st at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Jamie Karales & Rev. Garett Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Chapel Cemetery in Ewing, IL. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com