Ed & Sue Thomas (Both Deceased) - In spite of many health-related problems, Ed & Sue Thomas are courageous enough and love music Enough to come to play and sing at the Smyth County Jam. They not only perform here, but at several other venues around the area. Ed plays guitar, mandolin and a little claw-hammer banjo. Sue is a strong singer, despite her breathing problems. They like all types of music and have the greatest respect for all others who play. Sue admits that she hated bluegrass music before she and Ed joined up, now it is a very natural thing for her to do. They admire Bill Monroe, Merle Haggard, Doyle Lawson, among many others.
In Memorandum
Sandra Sue Owens Thomas completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 leaving behind Ed Thomas and his children, Libby Alexander and husband Tommy and Crystal Thomas; and Ed’s granddaughter, Brittany Alexander; her daughter, Sheri Bowman; along with her grandchildren and their spouses, Leslie Weaver and husband Paul and Darius Bowman and wife Holly; and her 6 great grandchildren; the son of her heart, Eddie Thomas and wife Teresa; and Sue’s brother, Jerry Owens and wife Charmie.
We want to give a special thank you to the friends and family at Valley Health Care Center for the love and care given to her at the end of her journey.
Sue loved life and music. She requested if any of her musician friends would like to play a song or if you have a funny or sweet memory of Sue and would like to share it, you may do so at her memorial service on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church, 33182 Seven Springs Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of Sandra Sue Owens Thomas is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276)-623-2700.
In Memorandum
Eddie L. "Ed" Thomas, Sr., age 77, of Glade Spring, VA, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was the son of the late James and Bessie Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Sue Thomas; and five sisters and two brothers. He was a life long resident of Washington County, VA and was the former owner and operator of Thomas Roller Rink in Glade Spring, VA for thirty years before his retirement in 1993. Mr. Thomas enjoyed playing bluegrass music where he played both the guitar and mandolin. He was a member of The Crooked Road and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by one son, Eddie L. Thomas, Jr. and his wife, Teresa, of Glade Spring, VA; two daughters, Libby Alexander and her husband, Tommy, and Crystal Thomas all of Abingdon, VA; one granddaughter, Brittany Griffith and her husband, Richard, of Abingdon, VA; one step-daughter, Sheri Bowman of Glade Spring, VA; two step-grandchildren, Darius Bowman and his wife, Holly, of Glade Spring, VA and Leslie Weaver and her husband, Paul, of Wytheville, VA; 7 step-great grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Thomas and his wife, Jean, of Rural Retreat, VA and Johnny Thomas and his wife, Carolyn, of Saltville, VA; a special brother-in-law, Don Bott of Glade Spring, VA. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the nurses and staff of Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA and also to Ron Mink and Dwayne South. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 15, 2016 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Norris officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Rush Creek Cemetery in Glade Spring, VA. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ron Mink, Sam Holbrook, and Bill McCall. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Thomas and his family have been made through Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: 276-475-3631. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Eddie L. "Ed" Thomas, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.
