Minister Ernest L. Thomas, 62, of Selma, passed away Oct. 28, 2015, in Selma.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2, at 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Orrville with the Rev. Curtis Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard with Randall Miller Funeral Service directing.

He is survived by his spouse, Roshelle M. Thomas; two god children, Altonio Malone and Skylar Austin; father-in-law, Alton Malone Jr.; three brothers, Reginald R. Davis, Moses (Jean) Thomas and Phillip Drain; five sisters, Sara Ann (Joe) Burke, Joyce Thomas, Linda (Laurnell) Lake, Barbara (John) Perkins and Tina (Joseph) Davis; a host of nieces and nephews; Mr. and Mrs. George (Dianne) Drain; Mr. Ernest T. Thomas; brother-in-law, Altonio Malone; sister-in-law, Patricia (Bobby) Stromas; Barbara Hamilton; three aunts; and three uncles.