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Huey Paul Thomas

June 6, 1937 - November 14, 2019

Huey Paul Thomas, 82, of Gilmer, TX was born, June 6, 1937, to Johnnie William Taft Thomas and Lillie Bell Redding Thomas and passed from this life, November 14, 2019, in Longview, Texas. Huey married the love of his life, Frances Ann Bain, April 15, 1961. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for six years. Upon being honorably discharged, he continued serving others in a variety of ways throughout his remaining years; first working for a short time in the insurance industry before beginning his career as a homebuilder, building custom homes for people all over the East Texas area. He also owned and operated two convenience store businesses, raised livestock, loved planting vegetable gardens, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Huey loved people, loved helping people, and turned every stranger into a friend. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Frances Ann Bain Thomas; son, Timothy Bain Thomas; son, Taft Hugh Thomas and wife Kathleen Fenn Thomas; son in law, Lelon Rex Smith Jr.; grandchildren, Heather Michelle Steelman, Jessica Anne Kelley, Crystal Lynn Smith, Maren Grey Thomas, Laurel Ann Thomas and Kyle Redding Thomas; 3 great grandchildren; and sister in law, Billie Louise Franks Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tara Suzette Smith; and by his brother, Johnnie Julian Thomas. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2019, in the Chapel of McWhorter Funeral Home. Please visit Huey’s on-line registration book at www.mcwhorterfh.com to leave a memory for the family.

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Huey Paul Thomas, 82, of Gilmer, TX was born, June 6, 1937, to Johnnie William Taft Thomas and Lillie Bell Redding Thomas and passed from this life, November 14, 2019, in Longview, Texas. Huey married the love of his life, Frances Ann Bain,... View Obituary & Service Information

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