James Arnold Thomas

James Arnold Thomas, 62, of Salem, VA passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. He was the son of the late James and Minnie Garmin Thomas. He was a US Marine Veteran and was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Mathis Thomas; sons, Roger Thomas and wife, Brook, James (Poncho) Arnold Thomas, Jr. and Shawn and Michelle Thomas; daughters, Brenda Thomas and Jasmine Mullins and husband, Jesse; step-son, Stacy Carroll; six grandchildren; two special cousins, Pat Beckner and Carl Thomas; and sisters-in-law, Dianna Bell and husband, Alan, and Jenny Floyd. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The Thomas family is being served by John M. Oakey and Son Funeral and Cremation Service, Salem. 540-389-5441