Mr. Marshall James Thomas

July 25, 1942 - December 15, 2020

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Serenity Memorial Park Cemetery, 7352 Highway 31, at 9:00 A.M. for Mr. Marshall James Thomas, 78 who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Rev. Larry J. Mose will officiate the service. Mr. Thomas is survived by two sons, Randall J. Thomas, Sr. (Catherine) and Joseph Thomas; five daughters, Jennifer Thomas (Gregory), Mary Thomas (Dewayne), Lisa Thomas, Rebecca Thomas (Wilton) and Debra Thomas (Lamar); three brothers, Leonard Thomas (Anna), George Thomas and Sidney Thomas (Doris); three sisters, Pearl Johnson, Mable Stansbury and Mary Burleigh; twenty-two grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Mercedes Thomas; parents, Vincent Thomas & Lucille Robinson Thomas; a daughter, Patricia Thomas; a great-grandson, Conner Gabriel Joseph; six brothers, Vincent, Howard, Earl, Lawrence, Leroy and Clarence Thomas; three sisters, Lucy Malveaux, Josephine Thomas and Cora Thomas. The family of recognizes the tremendous outpouring of love and support from family, friends and loved ones but are bound to adhere to guidance as dictated for respective providers for viewing and religious services consistent with Phase 2 of reopening during the continuing health emergency. For details see (Faith Gatherings): https://opensafely.la.gov/PublicLinks.aspx Share words of comfort with the family of Marshall James Thomas on his Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Marshall. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story, meaningful photo or video, or record a video message using your webcam. On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Marshall James Thomas for future generations to come. Final arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South Street, 337-942-2037.