It is with regret we announce the death of Fred Kenner Thomas, Jr. age 86 of Fayetteville. Mr. Thomas passed away Friday July 27th at his residence.
He was a native of Topeka, KS and the son of the late Fred Kenner and Elsie Teare Thomas, Sr. Mr. Thomas was retired from NASA and was a veteran of the US Navy.
Survivors include his daughter Linda Thomas Lunt of Fayetteville, one son Larry Carl Thomas of Mulberry, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his dog Rambo.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his sister Irale Thomas Shoaf of New Mexico.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Fred Kenner Thomas, Jr.
To: Larry and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I remember when Mr. Thomas, my dad (Woodrow Wiseman) and Henry and the kids were around each other and talking and fishing together.
May God bless and comfort you during this very difficult time.
If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Katie
I was so sorry to learn about Fred’s passing. He
Was a good man.