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Rufus Thomas, Sr.

02/02/1965 - 06/12/2025

Obituary For Rufus Thomas, Sr.

Mr. Rufus Thomas, Sr., passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on February 2, 1965, to the late David Thomas and Annella Osborne Thomas in Buena Vista, GA.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Progressive.

Visitation will be held on Saturday morning, beginning at 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Rufus Thomas, Sr.


Services

Visitation

Jun
21
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Memorial Service

Jun
21
Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907

3:00 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Condolences to the family of Rufus. It was hard to hear one of my childhood friends had passed. You will be missed and Rest In Paradise!

Victor Hudson

Mr. Rufus will be missed. He was a very kind individual. Condolences to the family.

Diane Crenshaw

My deepest condolences to the Osborne, Thomas and Jackson family. Weeping endureth but a night.

Rev. Sherry Jones

My condolences to the family you will be truly missed it was hard to let Ariyah know that her pop has left us to be with the lord but we love you so much and will miss you dearly Rufus.

Jessica Crenshaw & Ariyah Cochran

We send the Thomas family our sincere condolences and prayers of comfort and peace. Warm memories of Rufus will remain forever in our hearts. ❤️ Johnnie & Bertha Pogue

Johnnie & Bertha Pogue

Rufus will always be my Brother from Another Mother

No one could make me laugh harder than "RuDawg". I would go months without talking to him but when we spoke it was like I talked to him yesterday

I hope everyone has a friend like him in their life

The world is a little bit darker place for me right now

Rest in Peace My Brother

Until we meet again

I Love You

Jonathan Cody

I was never able to meet my older brother Rufus, but I had always wondered what it would have been like growing up closer to my brother's in GA. I always wanted an older brother. I'm very sorry to have missed out on the opportunity to know you big brother. My prayers go out to the family.

Heather Thomas

To my family I am so sorry about the loss of my cousin he will always be in my heart 💕 love you Rufus praying for my family Annie Thomas.

Annie Thomas

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