Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Thomas, Charles E.

Male 1870 - 1948  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Thomas, Charles E. was born in 1870; died on 6 Jul 1948; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.C018
    • _FGRAVE: 32541886

    Family/Spouse: Stanford, Bertha Jane. Bertha was born in 1872; died in 1971; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas, Stanford Charles  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1907 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; died on 2 Nov 2009 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Thomas, Kenneth Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1909; died on 13 Aug 1970; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas, Stanford Charles Descendancy chart to this point (1.Charles1) was born on 20 Apr 1907 in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; died on 2 Nov 2009 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.S012
    • _FGRAVE: 43900075

    Notes:

    Stanford C. Thomas, 102, of Flora, IL died at 6:11 AM Monday, November 2, 2009, at Flora Rehab & Health Care Center in Flora.

    He was born April 20, 1907 in Vincennes, IN to Charles & Bertha Jane (Stanford) Thomas. He married Ethel B. Cross on June 12, 1932 in Flora. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2005.

    Stanford was employed at Flora International Shoe for 43 years, was a lifetime member of First Christian Church in Flora, and was a member of the Beau Knot Sunday School Class of the church. Stanford enjoyed fishing and working on sewing machines.

    He is survived by three sons: Charles, Karl, and Robert "Red" Thomas; seven grandchildren: Phillip Thomas, Cheryl (Warren) Appleton, Karla Thomas, Mark Thomas, Dale (Rita) Thomas, Tammy Seymore, Scottie Patrick; eleven great-grandchildren: Skyler, Dustin & Dexter Peterson, Justin Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Kelsey Thomas, Brittney Hall, Jessica & Mason Thomas, Jonathan & Amber Thomas.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sons (Carroll Keith & John W. Thomas), two grandsons (Steve & Danny Thomas), a brother (Kenneth), a half-brother (Lawrence), and an infant half-sister.

    Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with Bill Campbell officiating.

    Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora.

    Memorials were made to First Christian Church.

    Stanford married Cross, Ethel B. on 12 Jun 1932 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Ethel (daughter of Cross, Roy N. and Ross, Belle) was born in 1914 in Illinois; died in 2005; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Thomas, R.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Thomas, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Thomas, Charles Roy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1933 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 2021 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    4. 7. Thomas, Carroll Keith  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1936; died in 1954.
    5. 8. Thomas, John W.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1942; died on 6 May 1968; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

  2. 3.  Thomas, Kenneth Keith Descendancy chart to this point (1.Charles1) was born on 14 Sep 1909; died on 13 Aug 1970; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.K004
    • _FGRAVE: 34630196

    Family/Spouse: DUNAHEE, Ruby. Ruby (daughter of Dunahee, William Levi and Ross, Rosa) was born on 11 Aug 1915 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 26 Apr 1980 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas, R.R. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1)

  2. 5.  Thomas, K. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 6.  Thomas, Charles RoyThomas, Charles Roy Descendancy chart to this point (2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1) was born on 31 Aug 1933 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 2021 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.C008
    • _FGRAVE: 224477292

    Notes:

    Charles Roy Thomas, age 87, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, March 13, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

    He was born August 31, 1933, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Stanford Charles and Ethel B. (Cross) Thomas. He was united in marriage to Norma June Hunt on June 12, 1954, and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries.

    Charles worked for the Clay City Banking Company for 19 years. He worked construction in the past and had founded and ran his own Oil Production Company for many years. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church for 65 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher and had been involved in the construction of the church building. Charles had served on the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, fixing computers, and helping others with computers. He also enjoyed his winters spent in Florida with his family.

    He is survived by his wife: Norma June Thomas of Clay City; a son: Phillip W. Thomas of Estero, FL; a daughter: Cheryl J. (Gary) Piontkowski of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandsons: Skyler T. Peterson and Dexter S. Peterson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dustin R. (Renee’) Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 great-granddaughters: Madelyn and Arabella Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 brothers: Robert “Red” Thomas of Cisne, and Karl (Margaret) Thomas of Decatur; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Steven C. Thomas; and 2 brothers: Carroll and John Thomas.

    A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Clay City Cemetery with Brian Foster and Nate Whisler officiating.

    Died:
    Charles Roy Thomas, age 87, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, March 13, 2021, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

    He was born August 31, 1933, in Flora, Illinois, the son of Stanford Charles and Ethel B. (Cross) Thomas. He was united in marriage to Norma June Hunt on June 12, 1954, and together they have shared 66 wedding anniversaries.

    Charles worked for the Clay City Banking Company for 19 years. He worked construction in the past and had founded and ran his own Oil Production Company for many years. He was a member of the Clay City Christian Church for 65 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher and had been involved in the construction of the church building. Charles had served on the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, fixing computers, and helping others with computers. He also enjoyed his winters spent in Florida with his family.

    He is survived by his wife: Norma June Thomas of Clay City; a son: Phillip W. Thomas of Estero, FL; a daughter: Cheryl J. (Gary) Piontkowski of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandsons: Skyler T. Peterson and Dexter S. Peterson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dustin R. (Renee’) Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 great-granddaughters: Madelyn and Arabella Peterson of Avoca, NY; 2 brothers: Robert “Red” Thomas of Cisne, and Karl (Margaret) Thomas of Decatur; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Steven C. Thomas; and 2 brothers: Carroll and John Thomas.

    A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Clay City Cemetery with Brian Foster and Nate Whisler officiating.

    Charles married Hunt, N.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Thomas, Steven Charles  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1955; died on 19 Aug 1989; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    2. 10. Thomas, C.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 7.  Thomas, Carroll Keith Descendancy chart to this point (2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1) was born in 1936; died in 1954.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.C017


  5. 8.  Thomas, John W. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1) was born on 1 Sep 1942; died on 6 May 1968; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.J026
    • _FGRAVE: 34630209



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Thomas, Steven Charles Descendancy chart to this point (6.Charles3, 2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1) was born on 19 Jun 1955; died on 19 Aug 1989; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: THOM.S007
    • _FGRAVE: 18318652


  2. 10.  Thomas, C.J. Descendancy chart to this point (6.Charles3, 2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1)

    Family/Spouse: Piontkowski, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    C.J. married Peterson, R.E.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Peterson, S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Peterson, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Peterson, D.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 5

  1. 11.  Peterson, S. Descendancy chart to this point (10.C.J.4, 6.Charles3, 2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1)

  2. 12.  Peterson, D. Descendancy chart to this point (10.C.J.4, 6.Charles3, 2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1)

  3. 13.  Peterson, D. Descendancy chart to this point (10.C.J.4, 6.Charles3, 2.Stanford2, 1.Charles1)



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