Mr. Buster P. Thomas, age 91, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away Friday evening, May 29, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born August 26, 1923 to the late Wesley Henry Thomas and the late Mary Rigdon Thomas. Mr. Thomas, a native of Nicholls, Ga., had been living in the Gainesville, Florida area for many years.
He was a Soil Scientist with the USDA Soil Conservation Service. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Frances Burnam Thomas, and a son, Bruce P. Thomas.
Survivors include: His Wife: Nimett Truel of Gainesville, Fla.; 1 Daughter: Pattie (Clyde) Davis of Williston, Fla.; 2 Grandchildren: Jason Davis, and Jerry Davis, both of Williston, Fla.; 1 Step-Son: Bob (Gulbun) Alsan. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives.
Graveside Services and Interment will be Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 11:00 A.M., at the Douglas City Cemetery, with Rev. Leroy Spivey officiating. The family will begin receiving friends Wednesday morning, from 9:00 to 10:30 A. M., at Ricketson Funeral Home.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.