Joe Edgar Thomas, age 69, of Pigeon Forge passed away July 26, 2015 at Ft. Sanders Regional. Joe was a veteran on the United States Army having worked with the homeless at Lost Sheep Ministries, KARM, and volunteered with Remote Area Medical. Joe was a motorcycle enthusiast that had a heart in helping people in need. He loved serving the Lord and was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and will deeply be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey Thomas and Delia Mae King; sister, Beverly Williams, brother, Lee Thomas.
He is survived by:
Wife Mary Ann Thomas of Pigeon Forge
Daughters Angela Cook & husband Greg of Powell
Joetta Elliott & husband Kenny of Knoxville
Melinda Thomas of Powell
Sons. Charles Thomas & wife Jennifer of Durham, NC
David Wayne Greene & wife Rhonda of Knoxville
Step mother. Pearl Emert of Powell
Brother.. David Emert & wife Bobbie of Clinton
Sisters.. Margaret & Sandra Thomas of Clinton
Glenda Owens & husband John of Dandridge
Darlene Shelton & husband Steve of Powell
Ann & Annette Emert
13 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Special Friends. Ron Brewer, Gary Sutherland, & Willy Nicely
Numerous nieces, nephews and friends

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel with Rev. John Price & Pastor Joel Arwood officiating. His burial will be 11:00 am, Wednesday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with full military honors at graveside. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Lost Sheep Ministry, 1444 Breda Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com