Alfred Thomas 68, of Beaumont TX; passed Oct. 05, 2024.

Services are Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Proctor's Mortuary 3522 Washington Blvd, Beaumont, TX. Visitation will be held from 10AM-12Noon.

Alfred was born on April 30, 1956, in Beaumont, Texas to the union of Henry Jessie Thomas Sr. and Willie Renee Holmes. He grew up in the North End of Beaumont, Alfred attended schools within the Beaumont Independent School District where he excelled in math and played on the tennis team. He graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School Class of 1974 where he was the President of HERO-FHA. Alfred was a very likable and jovial Person, by those that knew him best. In middle school, he fell in love with his classmate and friend Gwendolyn Allen. After graduation, they united marriage and to this union three sons were born, Alfred, Jr., Matthew, and Kevin Thomas.

Alfred started off as a chef at the old Ramada Inn Hotel in Beaumont, but he soon discovered that he was good with his hands and building things, he decided to attend carpentry school, where he received his carpentry certification. Beaumont Independent School District employed him as a carpenter where he worked for 30 years until he retired, however, he never completely put away his hammer and nails, he continued to work for people as he desired.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest namesake, Alfred Jr., and brother Freddie James Thomas, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Matthew Thomas (Topsy), of Colorado Springs, Kevin Thomas (Ashley) of Beaumont, Texas, and their mother Gwendolyn Thomas of Beaumont, Texas; siblings, Jessie Rena Grant and Bernadine Thomas of Beaumont, Texas and Henry Thomas of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren and one great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews' other relatives and friends.
He leaves behind a huge space, that will forever be filled with memories, by those that knew him.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com.