Mr. Fred Thomas' Obituary
Mr. Fred Thomas age 90 of Scottsboro passed away on Saturday January 9, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Thomas was a Teacher, a coach, and was Principle at Scottsboro High School. Fred played basketball at Jackson Co. High School from 1945 until 1948 and then played at Florence State that is now UNA. After his time playing basketball, he became an Official working Junior High, High School, and College games, for Thirty-Seven years. He also officiated in the State High School Basketball Tournament three times and was inducted into the Jackson County Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. Fred was a US Navy Veteran.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his Wife Louise Frazier Thomas, Daughter Marsha Gogan, Son and Daughter-in-law Phillip and Dianne Thomas, Four Grandchildren Kevin and Brandy Gogan, Brooke Gogan, Alison Berryhill, and Brady Michael Thomas, and Four Great Grandchildren, and several Nieces and Nephews.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his Son Michael Thomas, and Daughter Melissa Thomas and his Parents Grady and Louella Thomas.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 from 11 AM until 2 PM at the Agape Baptist Church in Scottsboro. Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM with Rev. Donna King Officiating. Burial will follow into Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Online Condolences maybe made at www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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