Donnie R. "Boone" Thomas, Sr.

Mr. Donnie Ray “Boone” Thomas, Sr., 73, of Murray, KY, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice House in Paducah, KY.

Boone was born on March 27, 1952, in Hickman County, KY, to the late Sammie Thomas Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Partee) Thomas of Columbus, KY. He was a dedicated and hardworking man, having worked for Hutson Ag Services/Royster Clark for 37 years, and later retiring from the Calloway County Road Department as a truck driver after 22 years.

Boone was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and is survived by his children, Deneshia Hayes of Mayfield, Donnie Ray Thomas, Jr. (Michelle) of Murray, Stacy Thomas of Paducah, and Felicia Alfred (Stephon) of Louisville; his grandchildren, Brittany Young, Bridgette Young, Brianna Young, Brenna Young, Kamren Baker, Micah Baker, Nolton Alfred, and Alicia Thomas; and seven great-grandchildren. Boone also leaves behind siblings, Ronnie Thomas (Diane) of Paducah, Janet Thomas Williams (Tony Barnett) of Wingo, Charlotte Morris (Shelton) of Mayfield, Bonnie Thomas of Columbus, and Reba Thomas of Paducah. His beloved fur babies, Rambo, Bailey Mae, and Daisy Duke were also an important part of his life. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and friends will also cherish his memory.

Boone was preceded in death by his father, Sammie Thomas, Jr.; his wife of over 40 years Norma Jean (Williams) Thomas; a brother, Jerry Glenn Thomas; and a grandson, Brennon Young.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Reverend Michael Pickens of New Life Church and Reverend Henry Greer officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service.

Friends may visit with the family after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, until the funeral hour at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4^th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Thomas.  Please share your messages of condolence by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.