Thomas – Charles B. Thomas, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2022. Charles was born on January 31, 1945, in Melbourne, Florida to the late CB Thomas and Millie Thompson Sikes. Charles proudly served in the United States Navy.  After receiving an honorable discharge, he began a career in 1968 as a lineman for Jacksonville Electric Authority.  After retiring from JEA in 2000, Charles worked a short time for Sumter Utilities Inc. Charles went on to working for Commercial Care Corporation as a semi driver; finally retiring in 2012.  Charles and his late wife, Carolyn A. Thomas shared 52 beautiful years of marriage and together they had 3 sons.  He was a faithful member of Evangel Temple in Jacksonville, Florida. Charles was a Godly man who loved the Lord.  He enjoyed traveling to the mountains and recently took a road trip with his son, Todd to Colorado to visit his brother.  That was Charles's last trip before his illness got worse.  Charles was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend that will be missed dearly.  He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Sandra.

Charles leaves behind his loving sons, Michael "Mike" (Wanda) Thomas, Todd (Brenda) Thomas, Darren (Tracy) Thomas; brother, Kenneth (Fuji) Thomas; sister, Vivian Conner; grandchildren, Ashley Thomas, Bailey Thomas, Emily (Spencer) Boyette, Summer Howard, Luke Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Charles's Life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Barney officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society https://donate3.cancer.org/ . The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.