James Thomas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Thomas of Artesia, New Mexico, who passed away on March 4, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pat Thomas and Gray Thomas; his wife Janice Caudle of Hobbs; his brothers, Robert and Gerry Thomas; his siblings-in-law, Linda, Peggy Thomas and Brodie L. Caudle; and his nieces, Juliet Caudle and Amber Thomas Wells.
He is survived by: his daughter Jennifer Thomas; his sibling's children, Joe Cain, Michael Thomas, Brodie Stark, Steven Thomas (Jinny), Stacie Turpen (Jeff), Debbie Evans (James), Kyra Maclaughlin (Jason) and Michele Patanella; his cousins, Jennifer Ashabranner and Melissa Fagan; his sister-in-law Jean Patanella; and his friend James.
If you'd like to honor his memory with a charitable donation, please do so to a charity of your choice. Suggestions include The Wounded Warrior Project, Ronald McDonald House, Children's Miracle Network or St. Jude's Foundation.
