J.S. Thomas, 89, a resident of Franklinton, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at Riverside Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by: two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald D. and Kristie Thomas of Mandeville, and Dennis Thomas of Franklinton; four grandchildren and spouses, Alicia and Eric Irmscher of Slidell, Meaghan and Todd Wallace, Derrick and Whitney Thomas, and Jessica and Matt Jester, all of Shreveport; six great-grandchildren, Campbell Irmscher, Christianna Irmscher, Charleigh Irmscher, Kyler Wallace, Luke Thomas and Lily Hardy; an expected grandson in February, Thomas Logan Jester; and also numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Knight Thomas; his parents, Jess and Ettie Mae Sumrall Thomas; three brothers, Herman Thomas, Ogden Thomas and Curtis Thomas; and three sisters, Elsie Burguieres, Lonie Payne and Ludie Ferchaud.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home after noon Wednesday, Jan. 3, with a funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thomas Cemetery, Nicole Caldwell or Van Thomas, 51846 Lawrence Creek Road, Franklinton, LA 70438.