Joseph Earl Thomas

Joseph Earl Thomas was born on August 9, 1941 to his loving parents, the late Johnny Thomas and Rosie Bell Lonberger in Vicksburg, MS.� He lived a fruitful and rewarding life and surrendered his life at the age of 73 years old to go home to be at rest with his Lord and Savior. Joe worked for many years at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS. Painting was his passion.� He was a member of Vernon Gilbert Elks Lodge of Biloxi, MS for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents Nelson and Virgie Munford, his brother Jimmie Lonberger, two sons: Keith Parker and Victor Thomas. He leaves to cherish his loving�memories, his devoted wife: Lottie May Thomas of Biloxi, MS�;�two daughters: Teshena Thomas of Biloxi, MS, and�Felicia Parker-Taylor of Houston, TX; one son: Mark (Angela)Parker of Biloxi, MS, one sister: Florence (Patrick) Lonberger- Hart of Fort Walton Beach, FL; one sister-in-law: Dawn (Jimmy)��Lonberger of Chicago, IL; seven grandsons: Mark Guillotte, �Keith Parker Jr, Tyrin Thomas, Chrisean Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Isaac Hartwell, all of Biloxi, Ms, and DeMarco Taylor of�Houston, TX; two grand daughter: Marketa Guillotte of Atlanta, GA and Victoria Thomas of Biloxi, MS; and a host of great grand children,�nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.� � The family of Mr. Joseph Earl Thomas has entrusted his care to the professional staff of RICHMOND-AUGUST FUNERAL HOME.