RACINE – Mr. Mathews "Joe" Thomas, 89, passed away at his residence on March 10, 2022.

Joe was born in Minter City, MS on October 27, 1932, the son of the late Mathews and Mary (nee Johnson) Thomas.

In 1949, he married Margie Perkins.  She preceded him in death on September 29, 2003.

Joe retired from Racine Steel Castings.  He enjoyed gardening, working on cars, watching Westerns and barbecuing.  However, Joe was always happiest in the company of his entire family.

He is survived by his daughters and sons, Nancy (James) McDougal, Pastor Jimmy (Yolanda) Thomas, Viola Jennings and Kent Thomas; his 23 loving grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and  23 great-great grandchildren; his sister, Linda Wallace; his brother-in-law, James Perkins; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.   In addition to his parents and wife, Joe was preceded in death by his sons, Mathews III, Glenn "BB" and Danny Thomas.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, March 25, 2022 , for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  The celebration of his life and Homegoing will take place at 11:00 a.m. with his son, Pastor Jimmy Thomas officiating.  His interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.  The service may be watched via livestream by clicking on this link at 11:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/rLiOYLKcR_U

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