Jeffrey Alan Thomas

Died: Sept. 6, 2008

Jeffrey Alan Thomas, 32, of the Rheatown community, died Saturday due to injuries received in a tractor accident.

Survivors include his parents: Dewey and Amy Thomas of Rheatown; one sister: Marsha Thomas of Greeneville; his grandmother: Elizabeth Shanks of Greeneville; his special aunts and uncles and their spouses: Gwen and Wayne Fowler of Piqua, Ohio, Harry and Cecilia Thomas of Tallahassee, Fla., Gail and Clyde Cohron of Stuart, Fla., Charles and Denise Shanks of Lexington, Ky., Marian Shanks of Knoxville, and Joe and June Thomas of Pensacola, Fla.; numerous cousins; and very special friends: Mary Grubbs and family and Mike and Renea Burns and family, all of the Rheatown community.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Thomas Claude Shanks and the Rev. Harry E. and Dora Thomas.

In accordance with Mr. Thomas' request, his body will be cremated.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Christ United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will follow visitation at 3 o'clock at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, 2200 21st Ave. S., Suite 406, Nashville TN 37212 or phone (800) 932-2423.

Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the Thomas family online at www.jeffersmortuary.com