Edward Benjamin “Ed” Thomas, 79, of Palatka, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Community Hospice Bailey Center For Caring in St. Augustine following an extended illness. A native of Lake Butler, he had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. Ed served honorably in the U.S. Army and had been involved with the AM Vets in Keystone Heights and the VFW in Gainesville. Ed was a painter and owned and operated Ed Thomas Painting. He was a Christian. Among Ed’s hobbies were cooking and playing poker.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Louise Thomas, his parents, Luke Thomas and Susan Swilley Thomas and 4 brothers, Jesse Thomas, Roy Thomas, Ozie Thomas and Harold Thomas.
Ed is survived by a son, Aaron Thomas (Lynn) of Palatka, daughters, Theresa Thomas of Palatka and Susan Williams (Brad) of San Mateo, 5 grandchildren, Shan Williams, Cassey Williams, Dalton Pinner and Justice Thomas as well as several great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2023 at Palatka Memorial Gardens with Bro. Ricky Bybee officiating. No visitation is scheduled.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Ed’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka