George D. "Rooster" Thomas Jr.

George 'Rooster' Divver Thomas, Jr., 82, husband of Miyuki Shibata Thomas, of Lowndesville, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at AnMed Health Medical Center. He was born in Lowndesville to the late George Divver and Leila Turner Thomas, Sr. Mr. Thomas was a member of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He retired from Pirelli Cable and after retirement, he enjoyed working with the Calhoun Falls State Park. He was a member of Smyrna Methodist Church in Lowndesville and was also a Mason. Mr. Thomas and his wife, Miyuki, had many happy experiences traveling together around the United States, as well as abroad. He is survived by his wife of the home; a son, Ray Thomas, and his wife, Teresa, of Iva; two daughters, Vivian Thomas Warren and her husband, Ernest, of Starr and Sylvia Lynn Garnto of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Earl 'Judge' Thomas of Lake Secession; two sisters, Doris Wilson of Abbeville and Sarah 'Tate' Henderson of Ware Shoals; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:30PM on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Smyrna Methodist Church in Lowndesville. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family is at the residence. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Thomas family.