Ray E. Thomas

Ray E. Thomas, 84, of Coal Valley, died at 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley.  Ray had been a resident of the home for many years, due to severe burn injuries he sustained in a farm house fire as a youth.   Ray was born in Graceville, MN the son of Ray E. and Sadie Jasma Thomas.  Ray is survived by his twin brother Jay (Helen) Thomas of Galesburg.  He is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Arleta Frank, Audrey Gals, and Doris Parks.   Ray was of the Methodist faith and attended church services on a regular basis at the nursing home.  Ray had worked as a farmhand.   Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Marilyn Anell officiating.  No visitation is planned.  Watson Funeral Home, Galesburg is in charge of arrangements.