Dr. Gary L. Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Dr. Gary L. Thomas

April 25, 1948 - October 9, 2026 (78 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Dr. Gary L. Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee

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Dr. Gary L. Thomas

April 25, 1948 - October 9, 2026 (78 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Gary L. Thomas Obituary

The family announces the passing of Gary L. Thomas of Knoxville, Tennessee on October 9, 2026. Gary, born on April 25, 1948, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary L. Thomas to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Burnett and Eulala Thomas. He is survived by: his wife Jane Thomas; his daughter Lindsey; his son-in-law Eric Hildebrand; his son Barrett; his daughter-in-law Sasha Thomas; his grandchildren, Cole, Layla Hildebrand, Gia, Lily, Bella and Audrey Thomas; his sisters-in-law, Karen Bearfield (Rickey), Christian Bearfield and Kayla Bearfield (Sam); and his nephew Jack.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A reception will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Union Cemetery of Newport (420 Mineral St, Newport, TN 37821).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Concord.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Click Hawkins Chapel



Tue

Oct 13

Visitation

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

First Baptist Church
11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934

Tue

Oct 13

Funeral service

6:00 PM

First Baptist Church
11704 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934

Wed

Oct 14

Reception

1:00 PM

Union Cemetery of Newport
420 Mineral St, Newport, TN 37821

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