Forrest Cleveland Thomas Jr.
Forrest Cleveland Thomas Jr., age 74, of Alderson, WV, went home to be with the lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Summers County Healthcare, Hinton, following a short illness.
Born October 23, 1950, at Alderson, he was the son of the late Forrest Cleveland Sr. and Martha Virginia Carter Thomas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bertha (Bunny) Reynolds and Harry (Stark) Thomas.
Forrest started his career by being a caregiver; he then worked at Pence Springs Manufacturing, Kellwood Company, and was a volunteer worker at Alderson Thrift Store for many years.
Forrest attended Feamster Freewill Baptist and Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his siblings, Shirley (Sissy) Thomas, and her special friend, Kevin Wagner, Rodney (Chops) Thomas and wife, Natalie, Rodger (Babyface) Thomas and wife, Betty, Louise (Weezy) Hiser and husband, Frank, Betty (Bam Bam) Morgan, and Nancy (Bones) Baker and husband, Dee; also several nieces and nephews; special friends; and caring employees of Summers County Healthcare Center.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Fort Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Springs with Pastors Jonathan Hunt and Joey Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery – Fletcher Addition in Alderson.
Visitation will be held from noon until time of service at the church in Fort Springs.
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.
Submitted by Lantz Funeral Home in Alderson.
