Arthur William Thomas, 41, of Melbourne, surrounded by loved ones, passed away Friday evening, September 30, 2016, to join our Heavenly Father.
A loving and devoted father he is survived by his sons Arthur Robert Thomas (17) and Andrew William Thomas (12) of Melbourne, his mother, Carrie J Thomas of Melbourne, Fl, father Arthur H Thomas Jr, Sharpsburg, Ga, Fl, sisters Penny Thomas, and Paula Thomas (Edward), niece, Eva Pawlak, nephew Eddie Pawlak all of Melbourne, grandfather Arthur Henry Thomas, Newnan, Ga and several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Art loved and lived for his sons. Among his hobbies were fishing, hiking and making the world hottest hot sauce on could imagine. An employee at Outback Steak House he thoroughly enjoyed his work and the many friends he often talked about. Art had a passion for understanding and was always there if only for a lending ear. Art was a kind soul.
Art was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Nelllie Wilcox, faternal grandmother Floydene Thomas, and uncle Robert Hutsell and cousin Aaron Hanna.