He volunteered to enlist in the United States Army where he served for several years and was honorably discharged with disabilities. After serving his country, he moved to several states until he settled in Memphis, TN. He was the uncle and brother with all the answers for you if you needed an in-depth explanation as to if or why something was right. He would always have his textbook explanation as to why you should or should not believe in it, whether you agreed or not, and, usually, it was NOT. He married Marie of Waukegan, Il and to this union one son, Isaiah Thomas was born. Then he married Margaret who preceded him in death. No children were born into this union. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thurman Thomas of Monticello and Raleigh (Bobby) Thomas of Pine Bluff, and one other sister, Ruby Harris of Chicago, IL.
He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Isaiah Thomas of Waukegan, IL and Audtry V. Thomas, II of Memphis, TN; three sisters, Helen Johnson of Baltimore, MD, Queen Thomas of Monticello, and Dorothy Epps of Helena; four brothers, Jacob Roland Wells and Johnny Thomas (Catherine) of Chicago, IL, James Thomas (Vera) of Pine Bluff and Rev. Cleo Thomas (Florence) of Monticello; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorial Services are Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel.
Please sign Audtry's guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Dorothy Thomas-Epps
Helena, AL Thursday, September 22, 2022 I would like to take this opportunity to Thank everyone for your kind words during our time of sorrow. It is always good to know that Tre was loved as much by others as he was by family. He will truly be missed. I found myself looking for him at his repass. It still has not settled with me yet that he truly is gone. Rest in heaven until I see you again. ❤Annette Gardner
Tillar, AR Friday, September 16, 2022 It is with a heavy heart that I offer my Sympathy to the Thomas Family in the loss of your loved one.I pray God be with each and every one of you in your time of sorrow.Beverly McCullough Thomas
Sherwood, AR Friday, September 16, 2022 My condolences to Dorothy and the entire Thomas family, I am so sorry for your loss. Audtrywas a classmate and friend from 1st thru 12th grades, he will truly be missed.
Judy Floyd
Las Vegas, NV Sunday, September 4, 2022 Sorry to hear of his passing, we were neighbors and grew up together. He was a character! Prayers to the family🙏🏽 ⚘️⚘️ my condolencesPam Allen
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 1, 2022 Audtry was a classmate at Monticello High. Every time I think of him, I see him playing the trumpet in the high school band at the football games. He was so talented and full of life. We are having our 50th class reunion this fall and he will surely be missed, but I know there will be stories told and he will be remembered with many fond memories. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.Lasonya D Pimson
Shreveport, LA Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Tree was my guy always willing to help you out when you needed it. He’ll be missed. RIP AutryCindy Macdonald Livingston
White Hall, AR Monday, August 29, 2022 It was not a ball game without Audtry; he was the leading man full of heart, and soul and liked by everyone. Great musician. I had hoped to see him and Steve at our reunion.🕊prayers for his family.Barbara Lambert
Lakewood, CO Monday, August 29, 2022 I still think of him playing the trumpet and smiling. Praying for the family.Marilyn Jackson-Smith
Warren, AR Monday, August 29, 2022 Audtry was my partner! We met each other in high school, and became instant friends. He played his trumpet, and I played my clarinet. That friendship lasted over 50 years. I am going to miss our conversations, which mostly consisted of laughing about anything and everything! Love you Audtry. You will always be my partner! I will forever miss you....Kenneth and Margaret Rogers
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, August 25, 2022 We send our condolences to the family. Audtry “Tree” started school with us and was always the class clown. Audtry kept us laughing in and out of class. He was a great musician and a good friend. He will be missed. RIP