James Thomas, age 87, resident of Perry County, transitioned on July 19, 2023, at his residence. Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at  1 p.m at New Morning Star, officiated by LeBaron Thomas, burial at New Pernell Church directed by Ashley’s JH Williams & Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include: spouse Sylvia Thomas, son James Thomas III, daughters Beatrice Thomas, Irene

Thomas, Brenda Thomas.