John Thomas

JOHN (J.T.) FRANKLIN THOMAS, age 44, of Jefferson City, TN won his battle with cancer on September 4, 2020. John was a loving husband, father, son, coach, farmer, spiritual leader, and friend to all; a dedicated employee and worker at ATT for 22 years; and attended the Avenue Church. John loved life and people, and he managed to find joy in every situation. He used his battle with cancer to bring others closer to Christ and did not let it defeat him or his faith. Coaching kids for many years, he made a great impact on many young lives. He loved to laugh and make other people enjoy life, and he especially loved watching and analyzing games with his son. Preceded by his father, Charles Thomas; and grandparents, Frank and Lucille Corbett. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Lindi Thomas; children, Landon Thomas and Addison Thomas; mother, Janie Thomas; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Johnny and Patty Herndon; brothers, Scott Dobbins and George Robert Cline; Jace, to who he was a special father figure; and the many faithful family and friends that are greatly treasured. A special thank you to Dr. Sudarshan Doddabele, Dr. Greg Midis, Dr. Ben Wilkinson, Shannon Halloway, and the staff and nurses at Tennessee Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MD Anderson at “mdanderson.org” or MD Anderson Cancer Center, 13900 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079. Friends may pay their respects at their convenience at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 between 12 noon and 6:00 p.m. Family and friends will gather at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens for the graveside service with Pastor Justin Graham and John McGough officiating. At the graveside service you are encouraged to dress casual in your shorts, your favorite sports team shirt, or your “Stand With John” t-shirt in honor of John’s outlook on life. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when Covid-19 restrictions are eased. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 865-475-3892