Austin Thomas

Graveside service and interment for Austin Thomas, 76 of Baxter, will be Monday, September 14 at 11 AM at Boiling Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Dyer Funeral Home Sunday from 4 to 8PM. Bro. Stan Gantt will officiate. Family and friends will gather at the graveside for the service. Mr. Thomas died Friday, September 11, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 22, 1944 in the Bethlehem Community of Putnam County to the late Burr and Clara Herren Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Elsie Howell and Loretta Clouse, brothers Richard and Clayter Thomas. He was a member of Bussell Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Cookeville High School. He loved to work in his garden and can. He enjoyed working on cars and was a "fixer of all". Survivors include wife of 53 years (Married January 20, 1967) Paulette Martin Thomas, daughter Lisa (Wendy) Bowman son Randy (Monica) Thomas all of Baxter, sister Freida Boyd of Cookeville, brothers Clay Thomas of Baxter, Ralph Thomas of Smithville, grandchildren: Nathan (Mikayla) Thomas, Dylon (Chelsea) Bowman, Austin Moore, Ayla Bowman and Mason Thomas. Due to COVID-19 social distancing will be observed. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)526-7158. You may share your thoughts and memories at dyerfh.com.