Holly Springs Funeral Home

Charles Wylie Thomas

Charles Wylie Thomas Sr., 82, of Holly Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1940, in the Bethlehem Community of Marshall County, Mississippi, to Seth Thomas and Faye Pipkin Thomas.  Mr. Thomas was the owner and funeral director of the Holly Springs Funeral Home and a cattleman.

From a humble and loving beginning, Mr. Thomas was proud to be a member of the first graduating class of Kingsbury High School in Memphis, Tennessee.  He began his working career at the young age of twelve, pushing a popsicle cart through the streets of the city of Memphis, and at the age of sixteen he purchased his first home.  This first real estate purchase began his lifelong passion of acquiring land and land ownership.  He relocated to Holly Springs in the early 1960’s and worked for Sol Cox, selling tractors and farm equipment.  He began his funeral industry career working for Ivy Reynolds at Reynolds Funeral Home in Holly Springs, before founding the Holly Springs Funeral Home in 1966, with the help of his dear friends Clark Cochran, AQ Greer, and Wall Doxey. He has remained active with the Holly Springs Funeral Home until recent months.

In 1960, Mr. Thomas married the love of his life, Juanita Young Thomas, and their life together for over 62 years, along with the family that they raised, was the center of his existence.  His love for his family was second only to his love for God, and his faith guided every facet of his life.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Juanita Thomas, three sons, Chuck (Sue), Barry (Karen), and Kevin (Donna) Thomas, and a daughter, Janna Thomas Stanton (Sonny).  He also leaves nine grandchildren, Trey Thomas (Mandy), Emmily Hurdle (Nathan), BJ Thomas (Emily), Kasie Teel (Colter), Paige McMullen (Justin), Brandi Byrd (Derek), LeAnn Stafford (Trip), Nick Stanton (Megan) and Brittany Connor (Derrick), and twenty-one great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Bobby Kenneth Thomas.

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022, at 2:00 pm, in the Chapel of the Holly Springs Funeral Home.  The Thomas Family will receive family and friends during a visitation at the Funeral Home on Thursday, December 22, from 3:00 until 8:00 pm.  Burial, following the service, will be at Hill Crest Cemetery.

Please leave your condolences for the family below in the guest book by filling out the form below.  Your message will be published after review.
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Pamela McCullough (Gandy)

Date:
12/20/2022 11:42:57 PM

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My condolences to the family. Mr Thomas was an admirable man very honest and he will be greatly missed.
Respectfully,
Pamela


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Ronnie Dickinson

Date:
12/21/2022 12:31:19 AM

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I am sorry to hear of Charles' passing. I met him in the late 70's. I helped build the funeral home in Oxford in the 80's. I respected him and counted it an honor to be his friend through the years. You will be in my prayers during the coming days. I can't be there because of prior commitment, but I'll be thinking of you.
God Bless each of you.
Ronnie Dickinson


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Allen Floate

Date:
12/21/2022 2:38:14 AM

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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Mr. Charles and his families for some 20 plus years. He was a kind and well respected person. He and Ms. Juanita raised their family with the same values.
He will be dearly missed but may you all find peace in knowing that you will see him again as you join him in your heavenly home.


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Diane G. Taylor

Date:
12/21/2022 3:49:37 PM

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My condolences to the entire Thomas Family and what a rejoicing in heaven has taken place.


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Walker & Sara Byrd

Date:
12/21/2022 6:32:08 PM

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We are very sorry to hear about your loss. May the Lord Jesus bless your family and ease your sorrow. In the name of Jesus.


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Mary Anne Loper

Date:
12/21/2022 7:15:15 PM

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Jana I am so sorry to read of your fathers death, I will continue to keep your Mother and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
He was a wonderful friend to my family and I have heard many people say the same.


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Ferrel Swords

Date:
12/21/2022 7:34:35 PM

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My condolences to the Thomas family. What a man! What a legacy and sweet memories.


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Ethel Ash(Yeager)

Date:
12/21/2022 11:47:49 PM

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I was so sorry to hear of Mr Charles passing
He has been a part of our family as long as I can remember as a great friend to us all
He will be greatly missed by all
I will pray for the sweet family in this tim


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Michael, Cassie & Louie King

Date:
12/22/2022 1:20:29 PM

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You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.


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Carolyn Churchill

Date:
12/22/2022 3:14:30 PM

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Thoughts and prayers for the family , and a great man.


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TOMMY GADD

Date:
12/22/2022 3:32:44 PM

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MY BOSS ,MY FRIEND WONDERFUL MAN AND WONDERFUL FAMILY, HE WILL BE MISSED


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Irene Howell

Date:
12/22/2022 5:23:51 PM

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I am so sorry for your loss. Charles was loved by so many. Please give Juanita my love.


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Dale Hastings

Date:
12/22/2022 5:32:17 PM

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I am so sorry for the passing of Charles. It means that we have another Falcon in Heaven. We will have another reunion some day with not hurts or trials. May God just wrap his arms around the Thomas family at this time and know that we will see Charles again someday. For me it will be sooner rather than later. I graduated with Charles.


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Melissa Baldwin

Date:
12/22/2022 7:00:00 PM

Message:
I am so very sorry about the passing of Mr. Thomas. He was always such a sweet, Godly man. He will be missed by everyone he came into contact with. My prayers are with the family!


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Linda Lindsey

Date:
12/22/2022 7:16:02 PM

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I'm so sorry for your loss.


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Billy Jones Jr.

Date:
12/23/2022 1:42:01 AM

Message:
Sorry about your daddy . Wish i could get away to see you boys, family an the holiday an we are getting hammered with snow here in Chicago your in my thoughts .


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Dean & Arleva Bumpas

Date:
12/23/2022 4:37:14 PM

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Love and prayers to the family, he will be missed by all, he was a dear special friend for many years and we loved him dearly.
We too will miss him.


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Katie Skelton Family

Date:
12/23/2022 4:40:32 PM

Message:
We all have always love Charles. He has been a great man and friend to our family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this season.


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John & Sandra Blackwell

Date:
12/23/2022 7:22:27 PM

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Please know that all off your family are in our prayers. We love a of you. May the Christ keep you close during this time.


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chelsea goode and shane goode

Date:
12/23/2022 9:22:44 PM

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so sorry for the loss. He will be missed dearly. a very good man and and very good family. We love yall. RIP uncles charles. you have touched many people in your life time and we are so thankful for you.


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Terri Lynn Smithwick

Date:
12/25/2022 1:38:22 AM

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My prayers are with his sweet Wife and family! Mr. Charles did so much for the families in our community! I will miss seeing his sweet smile, around town!


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Mr. & Mrs. David Jordan/ Ashland, Ms.

Date:
12/25/2022 2:13:21 AM

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We are so sorry for hearing late about Charles ' passing. He will be very much missed as he and whole family has almost been a part of our family for over 50 years.
May God Richly Bless and provide the peace that passeth all understanding, comfort and consolation in the days to come.
David, Gayle and Daniel Jordan, Ashland, Ms.


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Kathy Boone

Date:
12/25/2022 10:15:15 PM

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It is hard to imagine Holly Springs Funeral Home without Charles. He was a truly compassionate man who made even the darkest of time for me bearable, as everyone in your family will continue to do. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time for you all. Charles' s love of his Lord and everyone he came into contact with will be sorely missed.


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Joe Lawson

Date:
12/26/2022 7:05:08 PM

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Mr. Charles in his funeral home provided superlative care to our family and our home church, Early Grove near Slayden, for as long as I can remember. He had a positive and Christian spirit that always comforted us in our times of need and I'm truly glad to have known him.


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Alicia Hayes

Date:
12/27/2022 10:51:54 PM

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I am so sorry for your loss Mr Thomas was a great influence in my childhood memories we had so much fun with the horses he was always very competitive love to hear him whistle and cheer on his children even cheered me on with his whistling I love you all so sorry for your pain


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Elizabeth Russom

Date:
12/31/2022 7:03:43 PM

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So sorry for your loss prayers for the family/


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Charles and Juanita Thomas

Date:
1/7/2023 4:55:32 PM

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I pray God comforts the Thomas family at this time .
I know they will have a special place in heaven for their care and concern they've given to families around this community over the years.
love ya'll
The Cothern family