Roy Earl Thomas-Swansea, IL

Roy Earl Thomas, 95, of Swansea, IL, passed away on Friday September 19, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 27, 1930 in Christopher to Adam Earl and Alta (Overturf) Thomas. He married Yvonne (Ridley) Thomas on November 28, 1952 and she preceded her in death on August 31, 1992.

He is survived by his children Jeffrey (Sandy) Thomas of Millstadt and Barbara Thomas of Swansea; grandchildren Amanda (Josh) Taylor, Adam (Olivia) Thomas and Sumer (Nick) Blackner; great great grandchildren Kaili, Ayden and Cowan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son Adam Thomas, one brother Bill Thomas; sisters Margie Aimonette and Betty Brayfield.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Knight Cemetery in Buckner, IL.

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