Richard S. Thomas

Richard S. Thomas, age 62, of Murrayville, GA, died May 22, 2011.

Mr. Thomas was the son of the late Clinton Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Andrew Ellis.

He was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. Mr. Thomas was a homebuilder and was a member of Philippi Baptist Church in Lumpkin County.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Thomas, Murrayville, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Jennifer Thomas, Dahlonega, GA; stepson, Vincent McIntyre, Dahlonega, GA; step-daughter and husband, Sonya and Ryan Suggs, Lula, GA; mother, Edis Ellis, Dahlonega, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and J.W. Davis, Dahlonega, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Ellis Sr. and Brenda Ellis, Dahlonega, GA; beloved brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stephen and Barbara Varnedore, Waycross, GA; brother-in-law, Stanley Varnedore, Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Tyler and Meaghan Thomas, Martin and Taylor Suggs. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Wednesday May 25, 2011 at Philippi Baptist Church in Lumpkin County. Rev. Dean Bryant and Rev. Jason Fuller will officiate.

The body will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 24, 2011 from 2 PM until 8 PM at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.