Carl Thomas, 75, of Winamac, went to his eternal Home on Friday, September 5, 2025.
He passed away peacefully at his residence from natural causes.
Carl was born on April 17, 1950 at the Carneal Hospital in Winamac to the late George and Beatrice (Fisher) Thomas. He graduated from Culver High School in 1969. That same year he began his career McGill’s (Emerson). On March 29, 1970, Carl married Joyce White in Winamac. She survives.
Throughout his life, Carl faithfully served the Lord in many ways. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Francesville, IN. For over 30 years, he volunteered with a local jail ministry known as Prisoners for Christ.
Carl was a talented woodworker and enjoyed building model planes. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by:
Joyce (White) Thomas, Winamac, IN Wife
Jeanette (Michael) Pursifull, Winamac, IN Daughter
Christopher Thomas, Mishawaka, IN Son
Tiffany (Terrance) Sidney, Granddaughter
Melanie Pursifull, Granddaughter
Christine Baxter, Granddaughter
Corbin (Kelly) Pursifull, Grandson
Christian Thomas, Grandson
Caleb Thomas, Grandson
11 Great Grandchildren: Anthony, Claire, Danteveon, Isaiah, Edward, Raul Jr., Marianna, Jordon, Jasper, Jeremy, and Jaxson
Roy Thomas, Plymouth, IN Brother
Mitchell Thomas, Ora, IN Brother
Sandy Johnson, Monterey, IN Sister-in-law
Allen (Joyce) White, Winamac, IN Brother-in-law
Patricia (George) Deka, Mishawaka, IN Sister-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
George and Beatrice (Fisher) Thomas, Parents
Beatrice Jackson, Sister
Thomas Thomas, Brother
Virginia Thomas, Sister-in-law
Claudia Thomas, Sister-in-law
Toulie Feece, Sister-in-law
Ginger Kring, Niece
Visitation will be from 2-6 PM EDT Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM EDT Friday, September 12, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Pastor Dennis Gutwein officiating.
Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to LifeWise Academy at Winamac.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
