Buster Thomas

Pastor Buster Thomas, Shawnee resident, began his journey on March 4, 1939 in Hughes County. He was born in Wetumka, OK to T L and Odessa (Carolina) Thomas. Pastor Buster attended Wetumka Grade School, Noble Town Junior High and Wewoka High School.

Pastor Buster went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 81.

Pastor Buster met and married Dora Morrison. He was the father of 10 children.

Pastor Buster is survived by his loving wife, Dora Thomas; four sons, Patrick Thomas of Shawnee, OK, Shawn Thomas of Shawnee, OK, Eddie Thomas of Joplin, MO, Buster Thomas, Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; three daughters, Diane Thomas of Oklahoma City, OK, Kathy Thomas of Oklahoma City, OK and Floretta Thomas of Oklahoma City, OK; one sister, Odell Hardeman of Shawnee, OK; host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Pastor Buster was preceded in death by his parents, two sons; Clarence Morrison, Sr. and Charles Morrison, Sr. and one daughter, Sarah Louise Thomas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Emmanuel Temple of Praise and Deliverance at 37406 Westech Rd., Shawnee, OK, with Pastor Odell Hardeman and Pastor Tony Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery (Trinity Gardens Pavilion) in Shawnee, OK. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma.