James Elton Thomas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Elton Thomas of Highland, Indiana, who passed away on April 23, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Elton Thomas to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, James shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid James farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Mae Mitchell Thomas and Charles Edgar Thomas. He is survived by: his wife Edith Viers Thomas; his daughters, Carla Bahnken (Robert) of Elliston and Lori Kapalin (Jason) of Dublin; and his grandchildren, Nicholas Bahnken, Adam Bahnken, Morgan Bahnken, Megan Reece (Brandon) and Anna Kapalin.
A graveside service was held on Monday, April 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Memory Gardens (5555 Lee Hwy, Dublin, VA 24084).
Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions in Jimmy's memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.