Mr. James "Jim" Sidney Thomason

August 11, 1939 - July 24, 2018

Funeral Service for Mr. James "Jim" Sidney Thomason, 78, of Jackson's Gap, Alabama, will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Bates will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Thomason passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. He was born on August 11, 1939 in Oneonta, Alabama to Cecil Thomason and Evelyn Thomason. He loved his family dearly. Jim was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the United States Army after serving 23 years. Jim was an Examiner Instructor Pilot, and served 3 tours in Vietnam. During his time served he received numerous accolades. He is survived by his wife, Annette Thomason; daughters, Kimmie Bates (Mike), Sherri A. Woodham (Kent) and Sheila A. Reynolds; sons, Milton Thomason (Bonnie), Terry Adkins (Vickie) and Mike Adkins; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Dellia Thomason; and brothers, George Thomason, Charles Thomason and Lynn Thomason. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eddie Thomason; daughter, Cindy Thomason; and grandchildren, Heidi Thomason and Ryan Smith. Family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.