Joseph Thomas, Sr., 69, of Beaumont, TX departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2016.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 790 Porter with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the church with Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m.

Joseph's love and memories will remain in the hearts of his wife, Beverly Rice Thomas; son, Joseph Thomas, Jr.; daughters, Nicole Thomas, Felicia Thomas, Andrea Thomas (Jimmy Richard), and Breah Thomas; brothers, John Thomas (Delores Thomas); sisters, Geneva Noel, Gloria Thomas McIntyre (George), and Mary Zachery; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.