James M. Thomason

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James M. Thomason

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 02:35
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The Richmond News, May 8, 2020

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James M. Thomason, 83, passed away April 30, 2020, at his home in rural Orrick, Missouri, after a battle with cancer.

James was born on Jan. 1, 1937, to Arlis and Faye (Riddle) Thomason in Prosperity, Arkansas. James lived in Arkansas before moving to Missouri. He spent his adult life living around Liberty and Missouri City, both in Clay County, Missouri, and spent roughly the last 38 years in rural Orrick.

James was married to Joyce (McGinnis) Thomason, who passed away in 1964. He had two children from this union. In June 1967, he married Norberta (Blank) Thomason, who passed away in 2016. He gained a daughter and son from this marriage.

James did many jobs in his lifetime. Jobs at the potato sheds and feed company in south Liberty, construction, waste management, plus oddsand-ends jobs. He retired from BFI.

James was a member of The Odd Fellows lodge in Missouri City. He enjoyed going to auctions, collecting odd things, helping people, finding good restaurants, driving on trips and, most of all, telling wonderful stories.

James was preceded in death by his two wives, his parents, a brother and two daughters, Christy Johnson and Cindy Thomason.

He is survived by two sons, Robert Thomason of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and James E. Thomason of Orrick; a sister, Sue Taylor of Springdale, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

James also had many that considered him a dad, grandpa and great-grandpa.

A memorial service will be scheduled in the future.