Herman Derrell Thomas's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, Mississippi
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Herman Derrell Thomas

January 25, 1935 - January 2, 2026 (90 years old)

Philadelphia, Mississippi

Herman Derrell Thomas's obituary , Passed away on January 2, 2026 in Philadelphia, Mississippi
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Herman Derrell Thomas

January 25, 1935 - January 2, 2026 (90 years old)

Philadelphia, Mississippi

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Herman Derrell Thomas Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 2, 2026, at the age of 90, Herman Derrell Thomas (Philadelphia, Mississippi) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Herman Derrell Thomas to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hermon Leon Thomas and Flora Ervine Lundy; his daughter Sonya Thomas Stephens; and his siblings, Lillian Killen and Robert Thomas.

He is survived by: his wife Catherine Renfroe Thomas of Mobile, AL; his daughter Karen Thomas of Brandon, MS; his son-in-law Charles Stephens of Natchez, MS; and his sister Helen Blalock of Clinton, MS. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 (615) 564-5000 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Herman Derrell Thomas, please visit our.

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McClain-Hays Chapel
1002 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350

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McClain-Hays Chapel
1002 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350

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