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“REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JACK HOLMES THOMAS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E479 on March 17, 2005.
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REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JACK HOLMES THOMAS
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HON. CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' PICKERING
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, on March 11, Jack Holmes Thomas Sr. passed away after a short battle with acute leukemia at age 80. Jack was a man of God who served his family, community and country honorably and with distinction and I take this opportunity to remember his life.
Born on January 10, 1925 in Natchez, Mississippi, Jack was the husband of Helen Putt Thomas and the father of two sons: Jack H. Thomas Jr. and Robert Bryan Thomas. He had five grandchildren: Chris, Mallory, Chase, Tiffany and Heather.
Jack was part of ``the greatest generation'' and served in the US Marine Corps in World War II where he earned the Purple Heart. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 1951 with a bachelor of science in agricultural education and served the US Department of Agriculture for thirty-three years before retiring.
Jack was a past president of the Mississippi Federation of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, an active life member of the Elk Lodge, a past president of the Starkville Shriners Club, and a strong Mississippi State University supporter and avid Bulldog fan.
Jack was a faithful member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Starkville and taught Sunday school and discipleship training while in Oklahoma.
Mr. Speaker, Jack Thomas has long been a blessing to his family and friends, but one that was felt beyond those people in the community at large. We mourn his passing, but we celebrate his life.
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