Heince Hauffman Thomas 72 of Honey Island, died Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Harbor Hospital in Beaumont.
A native of Port Arthur he had lived in Honey Island since 1957 and was an electrician for Bethlehem Steel in Beaumont and also an avid wood worker. He was preceded in death by his wife Stella Ann Thomas, son Otie Lawrence Thomas Sr. Survivors are his sons Ricky Thomas Sr. of Evadale, Forrest Thomas and wife Patricia of Bay City, Ricky Thomas Jr. of Honey Island.
Daughter Gwynn Walters and husband Randy of Honey Island, brothers David LeBlanc of Michigan, Andrew Leblanc of Texas, sister Toya Swearingen of Vidor. Grandchildren 16 and Great-grandchildren 10. A service of remembrance will be held Saturday January 28, 2012 at 3:00P.M. at First Assembly of God church of Kountze with Reverend Talmadge Stanley and Billie LeWelling officiating interment to follow at Jordan cemetery in Honey Island. Pallbearers are Ricky Thomas Sr. Woody Thomas, Odie Thomas, Cody Thomas, James Lowe Jr. Ricky Thomas Jr. The family will be receiving friends on Friday January 27, 2012 from 5:00 P.M until 9:00P.M. also at the church.