Obituary for Leslie Ray Thomas
Leslie Ray Thomas, of Denison, Texas left this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born on Sunday, March 1, 1936 in Bennington, Oklahoma to Jesse William and Eva (Gaither) Thomas.
Ray married Rozell Sangster on July 9, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma.
He was a resident of Denison, Texas for the past 9 years, previously living in Blue, Oklahoma from 1978-2012. He enjoyed car shows, RVing, vacationing, outdoors, showing his Thunderbird in the car shows and spending time with his family. He loved old cars, driving fast, playing dominoes but most of all loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse William and Eva (Gaither) Thomas; son Bobby Ray Thomas; sisters Laverne Calhoun, Mattie Pebworth; brothers Cecil, Johnny, Billy, Charles, Darrell and Jessie Lee Thomas.
Survivors include his his wife of 66 years, Rozell Sangster Thomas of the home; daughters Cheryl Capps and husband Ron of Hawkins, Texas; Susanne Kulbeth and husband Michael of Denison, Texas; grandchildren Rhonda Speed and husband Bart of Forney, Texas, Amy Moffitt and husband Danny of Stansbury Park, Utah , Kory Hobby and Dylan Kulbeth of Denison, Texas. great-grandchildren Tyler Hawkins, Emma Moffitt, Anna Moffitt and great-great-grandchild Isaac Garcia and brother Donnie Thomas and wife Susan of Eustace, Texas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Viewing will be available from 6:00-8:00PM Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at The Monterey Chapel, 224 S. 9th, Durant, Oklahoma. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Thomas, Biff Carter, Jerry Cook, Zack Cook, Lynn Richards and Cody Spencer.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com
Ray married Rozell Sangster on July 9, 1955 in Durant, Oklahoma.
He was a resident of Denison, Texas for the past 9 years, previously living in Blue, Oklahoma from 1978-2012. He enjoyed car shows, RVing, vacationing, outdoors, showing his Thunderbird in the car shows and spending time with his family. He loved old cars, driving fast, playing dominoes but most of all loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse William and Eva (Gaither) Thomas; son Bobby Ray Thomas; sisters Laverne Calhoun, Mattie Pebworth; brothers Cecil, Johnny, Billy, Charles, Darrell and Jessie Lee Thomas.
Survivors include his his wife of 66 years, Rozell Sangster Thomas of the home; daughters Cheryl Capps and husband Ron of Hawkins, Texas; Susanne Kulbeth and husband Michael of Denison, Texas; grandchildren Rhonda Speed and husband Bart of Forney, Texas, Amy Moffitt and husband Danny of Stansbury Park, Utah , Kory Hobby and Dylan Kulbeth of Denison, Texas. great-grandchildren Tyler Hawkins, Emma Moffitt, Anna Moffitt and great-great-grandchild Isaac Garcia and brother Donnie Thomas and wife Susan of Eustace, Texas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Viewing will be available from 6:00-8:00PM Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at The Monterey Chapel, 224 S. 9th, Durant, Oklahoma. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Thomas, Biff Carter, Jerry Cook, Zack Cook, Lynn Richards and Cody Spencer.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com