Lee Wayne Thomas, age 68, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 11, 1955, in Hot Spring County, the son of Coy Mendrel and Geneva Shuffield Thomas.  Wayne was a 1974 graduate of Bismarck High School.  He began electrical work in 1979, was a Master Electrician and the owner and operator of Thomas Electrical Co., Inc.  Wayne was a member of Caney Missionary Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing in his free time.  Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Coy Mendrel Thomas, maternal grandparents, Arthur and Cordelia Shuffield, and paternal grandparents, Patrick and Ola Thomas.

Survivors are his mother, Geneva Thomas of Bismarck, his wife Neva Holt Thomas of Bismarck, one son, Daniel Thomas of Bismarck, two daughters, Sarah Christine Thomas of Bismarck and Rebekah McCoy of Bismarck, one brother, Michael Thomas of Glenwood, two sisters, Vickie Lowe (Wayne) of Bismarck and June Whitley (Jimmy) of Bismarck, four grandchildren, Aislin and Kien Smith, Aiden and Alexis McCoy all of Bismarck.

The family will host a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Caney Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Aaron Holt and Pastor Ralph Ruffin officiating.

Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until service time at the church.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.