Carl Timothy Thomas, 89 of Gainesville, FL passed away on Tuesday December 11, 2018. Carl was born in La Crosse, FL on September 8, 1929 to Timothy and Nettie Mae Thomas. He graduated from Alachua High School and served in the US Navy. He worked as an electronic technician for Southern Bell Telephone, retiring after 33 years. He was a member of Northwest Baptist Church and the Telephone Pioneers. Mr. Thomas enjoyed fishing, woodworking, reading, and was an avid Gators fan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Peggy Odom Thomas, and is survived by his wife Estelle S. Thomas; daughter Terri T. (Kenny) Beach; sons Glen T. (Phyllis) Thomas and Wayne D. (Leslie) Thomas; three grandchildren Justin T. Thomas, Joel R. Thomas, and Taylor L. Beach; two great granddaughters AnnaRae and Avie Thomas.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
