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Obituary For Gregory “Skibo” Thomas
Mr. Gregory “Skibo” Thomas, age 65, of Fairburn, GA, formerly of West Point, GA gained his wings into eternal rest on Friday, January 1, 2021 at WellStar Douglasville Medical Center, Douglasville, GA.
Mr. Gregory T. Thomas, better known as “Skibo”, was born on December 27, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY. At a very young age the family moved to West Point, GA, where he grew up. He was the first child of the late John T. Thomas and Ella M. Thomas. Gregory gained his eternal rest on Friday, January 1, 2021, at WellStar Douglas Hospital in Douglasville, GA.
Gregory attended West Point High School. He was employed with InvaCare for over 18 years. His current employer was ConMed. “Skibo” enjoyed watching two of his favorite footballs teams the “Atlanta Falcons” and “Auburn Tigers”. He enjoyed spending time with family and cooking on the grill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jerry L. Thomas.
Gregory leave to cherish his memories: one daughter, LaShonda Morris of Lithonia, GA; one son, LaFrederick Spence of Opelika, AL; nine grandchildren, Quintavise, Summer, Alycia, CaShonda, Clifton, Clifford, Jayla, Khaci, and LaFrederick, Jr; one great granddaughter Bella; six sisters, Karen (Harold) Frazier of Douglasville, GA, Eulah Swinney of Fairburn, GA, Beulah (Terence) Doby of Fairburn, GA, Marilyn Thomas of Fairburn, GA; Loraine Buchannon of Opelika AL, and Christine Harris of Lanett, AL; nieces and nephews, Tasha(Eli) Jones, Lynn Swinney, Reginald(Alena) Young, Sacarri Gilbert, Ashley(JaCorie) Crayton, Marlin Frazier, Jerry Thomas,Ryan Thomas, Maria Thomas, Tony Strickland, Loureesie, Mary, Lorni, Bobby and Randy Buchannon; special cousins, Sharon, Vanessa, Charna, Angela, Demetrius Morris; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside Services for Mr. Thomas will be at 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, January 9, 2021 in the Marseilles Cemetery, West Point, GA with Pastor Giovanno M. Smith serving as the Eulogist and Pastor Vanessa Hall, Assisting.
Public viewing will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Final Arrangements entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary of West Point, GA
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Add A CondolenceMy Brother. I met Greg in 2002,worked with him at Invacare and Conmed, one of the best people you will ever meet. We had plenty of good times together and you were Truly a Great Friend. He loved his Family and would do anything for them. Sending Prayers to his Family and Friends. We will always Love You GThomas.❤❤❤❤
Skibo you will be truly missed that smile you had were precious and I am going to miss you saying what's up kin folks God has truley gained and angel
I thank God for allowing me to spend sometime with you one last time before you became ill. Skibo I never would have thought that I would be saying goodbye to you forever but God knows best. You were a true friend and a kind man. When ever I needed you you were there. You told me to always take care of yourself first. And I appreciate your wisdom. I'm still in disbelief that my good friend is gone. I'm going to miss you, dang I'm missing you now. Love You And May You Rest In Heaven My Friend!
My sincere condolences to the family, I love and miss you all especially Skibo. My heart is so heavy now.
Victoria
Rest on daddy. We love you & miss you
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Skibo and the Thomas family was neighbors growing up. Although he is nephew father we was just like family. It amaze me how much Lafred and his father look a like and the fact they both loved to grill. DNA My prayers is God's Grace & Mercy. I love you all
Robin(Neet)Webb
I would like to offer my condolence to the Thomas family-skibo and I had a friendship over 20 years - never a negative word either of us spoke- May god bless and strengthen his entire family real good
My "kin folk", Mr. Greg always had a mature word of encouragement, talked business with me and always had a smile and jokes! Our heart-felt condolences and prayers go out to your family. I am going to miss you dearly, my friend. The most loving person I have met...Rest in Peace, Anisha Bourne-Davis
I WILL MISS YOU MY SPECIAL FRIEND. I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY AND SEND PRAYERS OF COMFORT AND PEACE TO SKIBO FAMILY. SKIBO WAS AND SHALL FOREVER BE THE KINDEST MOST SWEETEST MAN I KNEW. Martha P.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. As difficult as losing Skibo maybe please take comfort in the assurance & promise found @ Acts 24:15. I remember the loving spirit that you all have for each other & to your West Point family.
Bettye Ann
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