Raymond Edward “Ed” Thomas, was born Feb. 9, 1963. He was born to the late Paul Edward Thomas and Betty Jean Modena. 

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sarah Thomas of Cowan. He is also survived by his children Brent (Tessia) Scott of McMinnville, Darlene Scott of Smithville, Dana (Michael) Hillis of McMinnville, Michael (Jeania) Scott of Chatsworth, Ga., and Trent Scott also of Chatsworth, Ga. He has several grandkids that he loved dearly, Jaxson Scott, Belle Scott, Easton Scott, Bailee Honeycutt, Kitana Wolverton, Zander Vaughn, Courtney Thompson, Nichole Scott, Sandra Taylor, Pat Taylor, Tamera Scott, Dallas Scott, Bentley Champion, Midnight Scott, and Damien Scott, one sister Pat (George) Taylor of Coalmont, two brothers, Larry Thomas of Sewanne, and Jerry Thomas of Chatsworth, Ga., special longtime friends, Lola and Anthony “Hillbilly” Johnson of Coalmont, and five great-grandchildren. 

Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by stepfather Tommy Trammell stepfather, William Modena, daughter Diane Scott, granddaughter Amanda Scott and great-grandson Lane Maynor. 

Ed was the greatest man that was in his family’s life. He was an amazing husband and he stepped into the role of a father when he didn’t have to be. He cared and loved his children, as his own, for 31 years. His grandkids thought the world of him and he thought the world of them. Spending time with them and taking them fishing is what put a smile on his face. He had a love for animals like no other, and he passed his love for animals to his children and grandchildren. 

Ed will be missed by his family and friends. He had a huge impact on everyone around him.

Online memories and condolences can be shared at www.cumberlandfuneralhome.net.

Cumberland Funeral Home, 207 Mabee Avenue, Monteagle, is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 10, 2021