Lawrence Wayne Thomas

Lawrence “Wayne” Thomas, of Shalimar, Florida, formerly of Hueytown and Odenville, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Sylvia Duckett Thomas; his father, Lawrence Milton Thomas; his daughter, Evelyn Renee Thomas; his sister, Judy Lawson, and his grandson, Kadam Williamson. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Carla W. Thomas; three children, Kelly Miller (James), Jason Thomas (Kasey), and Timothy Thomas (Clara); two stepchildren, Rebecca Snodgrass (Pete) and Jacob Richardson (Kelly); 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, a brother, Van Milton Thomas (Maggie).

Wayne was retired from Wagstaff Taylor & Associates. He was formerly employed at Harbison Lock and Key. He had been a member of The Healing Place Church and Low Gap Methodist, but he loved to watch First Baptist Church of Gardendale on television. Wayne loved to read his Bible and listen to audio books. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling. He was an avid Auburn Tigers fan. War Eagle!

Visitation was held on September 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Trussville. Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Forest Crest Cemetery, Irondale, Alabama.

Memorials in memory of Wayne may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. Wayne had a huge heart and if he could, he wanted to help everyone.