Leo Franklin Thomas Sr.

CLAXTON: Leo Franklin Thomas, Sr., 90, passed away on November 25, 2024, at Bryan County Health and Rehab. He was a born-again Christian and a faithful member of Rehoboth Missionary Baptist Church. Leo graduated with a degree from LSU School of Banking. He retired as President of Ellis Long Boat Key Bank, Florida, and also retired as President of Tippin's Bank in Claxton. He worked in the banking industry for over forty years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Brady and Florence Thomas; and one daughter, Susan Bowles.

SURVIVORS: wife of sixty-two years, Harriett Thomas of Claxton, Ga.; son, Leo Thomas, Jr. of Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Cindy Green of Augusta, Ga.; seven grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren; three nephews, Mitch (Kim) Shores of Richmond Hill, Ga., Bryan Shores of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Timothy Arnsdorff of Springfield, Ga.

VISITATION: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Bryan County Health and Rehab.

FUNERAL: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Bryan County Health and Rehab.

BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery

REMEMBRANCES: Brewton Cemetery, P.O. Box 978, Claxton, Ga. 30417; Bryan County Health and Rehab, 127 Carter Street, Richmond Hill, Ga. 31324.



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