James "Jim" Allen Thomas, 76, Warsaw, died Saturday Jan. 27, 2018, at 2 p.m. at his residence where he had been in declining health.
On Aug. 8, 1941, in Warsaw, he was born to Wayne Thomas and Doris Koontz Thomas, and had lived in the Atwood community all of his life.
On Dec. 13, 1986, in Bourbon, he married Melodie A. Bolinger, and together they had shared the past 31 years.
Jim had been a farmer, and operated a milk route for many years; he had also worked for Coursey Construction hauling asphalt, J&M Gravel, Etna Green; and Clunette Elevator, hauling grain.
Jim was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atwood, and was a graduate of Atwood High School with the class of 1960 where he had played basketball for the Greyhounds.
Jim was a member of the Atwood Fire Department and had served as captain.
He also raised and showed the breed of Hampshire and Southdown Sheep for many years.
Jim was an Indiana University fan through and through, and loved Bob Knight.
Jim is survived by his wife, Melodie Thomas, Warsaw; children, Kelly Wogoman (and husband Tom), Warsaw; Brian Thomas (and wife Wendy), Indianapolis; Amy Curtis (and husband Scott), Culver; and Alan Stackhouse, Burket; five grandchildren: Kelsey, Josh and Seth Wogoman; and Vance and Cameron Curtis; a sister, Sue Thomas-Hoffman, Atwood; a brother, Bill Thomas (and wife Becky), Atwood; and a lifelong friend, Jim Irwin, Atwood. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 105 Hovey St., Atwood.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Beesley of the church officiating.
Burial will follow at the Stoney Point Cemetery, Atwood.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
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Memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 105 Hovey St., Atwood, IN 46502; or Atwood Community Building, P.O. Box 51, Atwood, IN 46502.
