Memorial service for Jimmy Ray Thomas, 50 year old Clinton, Oklahoma resident will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Cordell, Oklahoma with Pastor Terrell Romberg and Pastor Mike Southerland officiating under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home of Weatherford, Oklahoma.

Jimmy Ray Thomas was born on January 13th, 1965 in Mangum, Oklahoma and started his journey with his Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2015 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, after a lengthy illness.

Born to Homer and June (Murdock) Thomas of Mangum, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children. He graduated from Mangum High School in 1984 and obtained his Associates Degree from Western Oklahoma State College in Altus in 1986. He then moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma and attended SWOSU and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering.

In 1987 Jimmy began a 22 year career working at Sawatzky Construction. On October 26th, 1996 Jimmy met the love of his life Kelley Anne Barnett, and on May 17, 1997 he made her his Bride. They made their home in Clinton. On March 21st, 2000 Douglas McBride Thomas was born, and on November 20th, 2002 they expanded their family with the addition of Samuel Murdock Thomas.

Jimmy was a member of the Cordell First Baptist Church.

Aside from spending time with his family and friends, Jimmy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking in his shop. He could build anything out of wood. He loved the family farm in Reed, Oklahoma and passed that love down to his children.

In June 2014, Jimmy was diagnosed with a genetic lung deficiency that led to liver disease.

Jimmy fought a hard battle and passed away during a long awaited liver transplant. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff of the Integris Baptist Hospital, especially in the ICU and the Seventh Floor East Wing. His doctors, DR. Lori Kautzman, DR. Allison Nazintsky and especially DR. Trushar Patel worked tirelessly for Jimmy, and the family will be eternally grateful for their incredible commitment, support, and love.

Family wishes to express - Please sign your Organ Donation Card.

He is survived by his wife, Kelley and his two sons, Douglas and Samuel of the home in Clinton, and his parents, Homer and June Thomas of Mangum, Oklahoma; brother, Ronnie, of Mangum, sister, Debra Owens and her husband, Henry of Anadarko, two sister in-laws, Shelley Barnett of Seattle, Washington and April Thrash of Clinton, and Uncle W.A. and Aunt Francis Bird of Plainview, Texas, and many beloved nephews, one niece and numerous cousin.