CHARLES F. “CHARLIE” THOMAS

1931-2021

Charles F. “Charlie” Thomas was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on the 7th of September 1931, and passed away in Houston on Friday, the 15th of January 2021. He was 89 years of age.

A more detailed and specific obituary is to be published in this week’s Wednesday edition of the Houston Chronicle.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 20th of January, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

A memorial service is to be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 21st of January, at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road in Houston, where the Rev. Martin J. Bastian, Vice-Rector, will officiate.

KINDLY NOTE: for the health and safety of all guests, current state and local health protocols of social distancing and the wearing of facemasks are being strictly enforced at both events. Due to the attendance restriction of 125 persons at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, it is encouraged that those who are able attend the service virtually via livestream. The link may be accessed by visiting his online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com and selecting the “Join Livestream” icon in the memorial service information section. There, memories and words of comfort and condolence may also be shared electronically with his family.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in his name be directed to the Houston Food Bank at 535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX, 77029; or to the charity of one’s choice.