Johnny E. Thomas

May 8, 1956 - June 16, 2016

JOHNNY E. THOMAS, 60, of Glade Spring, Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia on May 8, 1956, son of the late Vinton Elwood Thomas. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenny Thomas. Johnny was a certified welder and worked for many years at Bristol Compressors. He enjoyed gardening and his flowers. Johnny is survived by his mother, Maggie Widener Thomas of Glade Spring, Virginia; fiance', Elizabeth Paige Lane of Glade Spring, Virginia; two sons, Jonathan Michael Thomas and wife, Tracy of Glade Spring, Virginia and Joshua Adam Thomas and wife, Brooke of Orange Park, Florida; one grandson, Hunter Thomas; one sister, Shirley Thomas of Glade Spring, Virginia; one brother, Billy Thomas of Glade Spring, Virginia; Jonathan's mother, Wanda Greer of Konnarock, Virginia; Joshua's mother, Sheila Thomas of Middleburg, Florida; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, June 20, 2016 at Garrett Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 pm Monday, June 20, 2016, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Ritchie officiating. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Thomas and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.