Chief Sgt. Jim O. Thomas

Chief Master Sergeant Jim O. Thomas, Ret. USAF, age 71, of Surprise, AZ passed away September 3, 2010 in Sun City West, AZ. Born in Drumright, Oklahoma, he graduated from Drumright High School, Class of 1957. He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant, serving 33 years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Katie Thomas, his daughter, Kristina Robin Thomas and his brother Jack Thomas. He is survived by his wife Karen Thomas, Children; Brian Thomas (Lauri Million), Michael Paul Thomas (Patricia) and Erik Hoffman (Rona), Sister Bessie Frances Brown (Gordon), Grandchildren; Caitlyn, Alyssa, Aubree, Laura, Chantel, Alissa, Allison, and Austen, Great-Grandchildren Amber and Alicia, as well as family companion Lili. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2010 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The American Cancer Society, 4550 E. Bell Rd., Ste. 126, Phoenix, AZ 85032.