Lloyd Everett Thomas, age 94, died May 12, 2016.Lloyd was born in Martin County, Texas, September 18, 1921 to Roy and M.A. Thomas. Losing his father at the age of 11 in an accident, life became hard for his family during the depression and he was forced to leave school after 8th grade to help his mother farm.When WWII began, Lloyd joined the Navy serving as an underwater repair diver. While stationed in Alameda, California he met and married the love of his life, Ruth Lesley Thomas; they were married 65 years till her death in 2011. They raised their family in Big Spring, later moving to Midland after his retirement from Fina. Lloyd was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he was blessed with many friends.Lloyd worked hard all his life; he loved the Lord, his country and his family. Lloyd rarely met a stranger and loved to talk and learn everything he could from all those he met. He had an exceptional sense of humor, loved to laugh and never tired of talking politics much to the dismay of many.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, his daughter, Pat (Patsy) Thomas Greer, his son, Roy Cecil Thomas, his parents, brothers, L.B. Thomas, Doyle Thomas and sister, Louise Thomas.He is survived by his daughter, Elaine Wagner of Eureka, Missouri, daughter, Nina Thomas of Midland, daughter-in-law, Maureen Thomas of Fort Worth, and son-in-law, Randy Greer of Dahlonega, Georgia; grandchildren, Luke Thomas (Paula) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Adam Thomas (Heather) of Fort Worth, Matthew Greer (Jena) of Lilburn, Georgia, Fletcher Wagner of Pacific, Missouri, and Sarah Latch (Chris) of Helenwood, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Terah and Julia Thomas, Fletcher Wagner, Jr., Hannah and Maddie Latch, and Peyton, Lily and Ashlyn Hannah.Lloyd embraced life and was unafraid of death. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and will never be forgotten. His hilarious stories will be repeated for many years to come.A special thanks to Crossland Care of Odessa whose caregivers provided amazing loving care and dedication during dad’s last months.The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6:00-7:00PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
