Carl Luke Thomas, Sr. Obituary (1963 - 2020)

Carl Luke Thomas, Sr., 56, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center following a long and heroic battle with cancer. A son of Ervin Sr. and Viney Raven Thomas, he was born July 19, 1963, in Baton Rouge, LA. He married Theresa (Rowe) Thomas, at Omaha, NE. He was a Building Contractor with Bowden Specialties of Russellville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mechanic work, and was always enjoyed by family and friends as a funny and goofy guy. He was preceded in death by his father; three brothers, twins Ronald & Donald Thomas, and Daryl Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; his mother, Viney Howard of Russellville; seven sons: Carl Thomas, Jr. (Marsha), Johnny Thomas (Brandy); James Thomas, Paul Thomas (Shondrica) Anthony Thomas (Cassi), & David Thomas (Lizbeth), all of Russellville; and, Ben Thomas (Sharnae) of Fayetteville; two brothers, Jerry Thomas (Patricia) of Russellville, and Ervin Jr.Thomas; a sister, Joyce Joyner (James) of Shreveport, LA; seventeen grandchildren, and many other nephews & nieces. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. A family visitation & viewing will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in the funeral home chapel. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com. UPDATED 3-17-2020 at 12:40PM. DURING THE NATIONAL CORONA VIRUS CRISIS WE WILL BE LIVE STREAMING EVENTS INCLUDING THE VISITATION TONIGHT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE. DURING THIS TIME WE RECOMMEND IF YOU ARE ILL, ELDERLY, OR IMMUNE COMPROMISED TO PLEASE WATCH THE LIVE STREAM FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.