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Jack A. Thomas Jr.

March 25, 1954 — February 24, 2019

Jack A. Thomas Jr.

Jack A. Thomas, 64, of Danville, IL passed away on February 24, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 25, 1954 in Danville, the son of Jack A. and Dorothy (Britton) Thomas. He married Nancy (Cramer) on May 04, 1996, she survives.

Also surviving include his daughters, Danielle Cunningham, Carrie (Brian) Cunningham, Jeannie (Gene) Glines, Amy Mockbee, Alexis Thomas, Laney Thomas; one son, Blake (Katie) Cunningham; sisters, Shirley (Butch) Meeker and Vicky Milewski; grandchildren, Michael (Alisha) Glines, Nicole Glines, Jessica (James) Zindars, Katie Richter, Casey Mockbee, Noah Mockbee, Jonathan Mockbee, Jacob Mockbee, Daulton Stelzer, Dallas Cunningham, Devin Bays, Chance Bays, Kaleb Bays, and Alyssa Bays; great grandchildren, Jordan Zindars, Jimmy Zindars, Jace Zindars, Sophia Samson, Scarlett Samson, Emma Richter, Charlie Richter, and Waylon Glines, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his both of his parents and one brother in law.

Jack worked at Moores Resort and Marina, in Kentucky, for a few years then went on to work at Mel Price Trucking Co. as a tandem driver for most of his life. He loved mushroom hunting and gardening. He enjoyed growing tomatoes which he shared, and everyone loved them. During his free time, he liked to play Euchre and watch old westerns such as Gunsmoke. Jack was also great at woodworking. He had a love for many things and there wasnt much he couldnt do but he especially loved spending time with his family. He particularly always enjoyed having a fish fry on the Fourth of July. He will be missed dearly by his family and the people that loved him.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Officiating will be Pastor Miles Clark. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery in Danville. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Please join Jacks family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Wednesday February 27, 2019 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Wednesday February 27, 2019 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834
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