Fallen Hero: COL(Ret) Henry “Wallace” Thomas

Philadelphia, MS


Funeral Home

McClain-Hays Funeral Home

1002 East Main Street P. O. Box 267 Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
601-656-1212

Visitation

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at McClain-Hays Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Service

Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Dwight Faulkenbery and Rev. Mark Cloys officiating.  Burial will follow in Bloomfield Cemetery in Neshoba County.


Obituary

https://www.mcclainhays.com/obituary/thomas-wallace

Funeral services for Henry Wallace Thomas will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Dwight Faulkenbery and Rev. Mark Cloys officiating.  Burial will follow in Bloomfield Cemetery in Neshoba County.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at McClain-Hays Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.  McClain-Hays Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thomas, 83, of Philadelphia, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Bloomo Community in Neshoba County.  He worked for 37 years at U. S. Motors until retiring in 2000, and also served 37 years in the Army National Guard.  He enjoyed farming and helping Steve with his chicken houses, which was very special to him.  He also enjoyed raising vegetables, taking care of his bride of 61 years, and spending time with his family and grandchildren, especially his great-grandson.  Mr. Thomas was a member of East Philadelphia Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Thomas of Philadelphia; daughter, Stephanie (Dan) Perry of Philadelphia; daughter-in-law, Jane Thomas of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Steven Thomas of Hudson, New Hampshire, Rachel Thomas of Memphis, TN, Allison (Kyle) Barrett of Quitman, MS; great-grandson, Dax Barrett of Quitman; sister, Earline Akins of Philadelphia; brother, Jan Wayland (Jean) Thomas of Gilmer, TX; a host of nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Preceding Mr. Thomas in death were his son, Steve Thomas; sister, Juanita Fulton; brothers, James Earl Thomas, Clifton Thomas, Sam Thomas, and Y. J. Thomas.

Pallbearers are Jerry Brantley, Gary Akins, Keith Gaines, Ronald Parsons, Jerry Hardy, and James Thomas.