Anthony O. Thomas, affectionately known as "Tony" left this earthly life on Monday, August 19, 2024, 7:52 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah to answer the call of his heavenly father.  At the time of his passing, he had reached the age of 64 years, 7 months and 29 days.

Anthony was born on December 20, 1959, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Lowell Thomas and Brenda Burton Thomas. He received certification in truck driving and was previously employed as a professional truck driver with KTDS Trucking Company of Paducah until his health began to fail. He accepted Christ at an early age and was of the Church of Christ faith.

Tony's humble and loving personality was his major attribute. He was a very sincere, loving, caring, private and generous person who would go out of his way to help anyone. He was very friendly and loved to laugh, but he would speak his mind and he could be stubborn at times. He was a great protector to his family. His favorite recreational time was spent as a nature lover, traveling, listening to music and watching action/thriller movies. He was also a great roller skater. He was an avid sports fan with his favorite teams the New England Patriots and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Left behind to cherish sweet memories of Anthony are His Wife of 10 years which includes 21 years of being together, Tonya Renee Priddy Thomas of Paducah; One Son, D'Wayne (Kristen) Parks of Lexington, KY; Two Bonus Sons, Joshua Priddy and Jeremy Ryan Priddy, both of Paducah; One Daughter, Alicia Farris of Memphis,TN, and One Bonus Daughter: Morgan Priddy of Frankfort, KY; Six Grandchildren, Karston Wallace, Sadie Parks, and Tessa Parks, all of Lexington, KY, Kyndall Farris, Kaiden Woodward and Kolby Woodward all of Memphis, TN; Bonus Grandchildren, Jakyia Starr and Joshlyn Starr, both of Paducah, and Jianna Stefanick of Mobile, AL; Two Sisters, Regina Copeland of Chumley, GA, and Tammy (Donovan) Woods of Paducah; Two Brothers, Jackie Thomas of Paducah and Michael Thomas of Nashville, TN; and Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Lowell Thomas and Brenda Burton.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2024, 12 noon at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home with Reverend Michael Wade officiating.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

Services will be livestreamed beginning at 11:50 a.m. on the Pettus Rowland Funeral Home LLC Facebook page at pettusrowlandfh.com.