Mr. Dorman Jamie Thomas

Mr. Dorman Jamie Thomas, age 70, of Poarch, Alabama, passed away on April 7, 2026. Jamie was born on November 19, 1955, in Tyler Town, Mississippi, to Dorman Charlie Thomas and Nelda Stogner Thomas. He spent over 30 years living in the area he called home and built a life centered around hard work, faith, and family. Jamie was of the Episcopal faith and attended St. Anna’s. Jamie worked as a dedicated road foreman in construction, a role that reflected his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family. He was a man who took pride in his work and the life he built. A man of simple joys and deep love, Jamie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He cherished time spent with his family and especially loved watching westerns, with favorites including John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. He also found happiness in traveling, whether it was to the mountains, Hawaii, or enjoying an Alaskan cruise. Jamie will be remembered for his strength, his love of the outdoors, and most of all, the deep love he had for his family. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched and the memories shared by those who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Shada Thomas of Poarch, Alabama; his mother, Nelda Faye Stogner Thomas of Slidell, Louisiana; his sons, Josh Thomas (Jennifer) of Poarch and Jake Thomas of Poarch; and his brother, Randy Thomas of Picayune, Mississippi; sister, Gwen Brady (Rodney) of Slidell, Louisiana; grandchildren, Brantlie Thomas, Blaize Thomas, Major Thomas, Deacon Thomas, RobbieGrace Thomas, and J.T. Thomas; one great-grandchild, Kasden Rabb; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly. Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Dorman Charlie Thomas . Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on April 11, 2026, at Petty Funeral Home with Rev. Salem Saloom officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. Interment will follow at Judson Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be John O’Barr, Bubba O’Barr, Jerry Faircloth, Jason Thomas, Ronnie Huskey, Nick Hill, Major Thomas, and Blaize Thomas. Honorary pallbearers include David Kirby, Tony Wright, Ricky Faircloth, Rodney Brady, Duddy Estain, Jo Estain, Nathan Smith, Phillip Martin, Marshall Rolin and Jason Griffey.

Mr. Dorman Jamie Thomas

November 19, 1955 - April 7, 2026