Earl Gene Thomas

Earl Gene Thomas, age 77, of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2020 with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by his side.  He was born September 5, 1942 in Geneva County, AL to AC and Ovie (Knowles) Thomas.    When Earl was 3, he and his family moved to Avon Park, FL where he grew up, attended Avon Park High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army before graduating.  He was stationed in Hawaii where he served 4 years before returning to Avon Park where he started his career with the local power company and eventually retired. Earl is survived by his loving Wife of 39 years – Judy Thomas of Avon Park, FL; Children – Kevin Thomas (Liz) of Avon Park, FL; Duane Thomas of Zolfo Springs, FL; Deborah McMillan (Kevin) of Sebring, FL; Elizabeth Lee (Bobby) of Avon Park, FL; Keith Miller (Kathy) of Crystal River, FL; Sisters – Merle Hargrove of Umatilla, FL; Mary Francis Davidson of Sebring, FL; 11 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; and many Nieces, Nephews, and other beloved relatives.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with interment following in the Bougainvillea Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Vitas Hospice.

Services entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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