Mr. Jim L. Thomas, 69, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – Grenada.  He was born February 23, 1955 in Grenada to J.C. and Francis Cole Thomas.  Jim knew the value of hard work and spent countless hours driving his dump trucks and operating heavy equipment.  He owned and operated Jim Thomas Construction for over 53 years and left this world with his dump truck loaded.  Jim was very loyal to the Caterpillar brand and enjoyed attending equipment auctions and tinkering with his antique bulldozers.  Jim married the love of his life and missed her more than words can say.  Jim was a devoted family man who took great pride in telling others about the accomplishments of his daughters and enjoyed spending his free time with his granddaughter who lovingly referred to him as "Pappy".  Jim was a member of First Baptist Church – Grenada.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 25, 2024 at First Baptist Church – Grenada with Rev. Zach Sanford officiating.  Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Carroll County.  The family will receive friends from noon until service time Monday at First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Katie Thomas Hood(Jeremy) of Grenada and Hannah Michelle Thomas of Washington, DC; sister, Judy Thomas Pyron(Don) of Grenada; granddaughter, Madeline Grace Hood of Grenada; in-laws, W.L. and Jean DuBard of Carroll County and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Debbie DuBard Thomas and a brother, Johnny Rufus Thomas.

David DuBard, John Landon DuBard, Tate Gordon, Jeremy Hood, Michael Hood, Tim Liddell, Curtis Sapp and Ken Thomas will honor Jim by serving as pallbearers and carry him to rest in the Liberty Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to LeBonheur Children's Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).