THOMAS, Leonard M. (Rev.)

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday, January 21, 2003 Rev. Leonard M. Thomas, 64, loving husband, father, grand-father, brother and friend, was called home Friday, January 17, 2003. Born in Plainview, Texas, he and his family moved to Arizona when he was 2 years old. He ministered to many people for over 40 years telling of Jesus' love for them. Leonard became a formally ordained minister 20 years ago, serving as pastor of Eastside Assembly of God, in Phoenix. He also started the Let Go, Let God Recovery Program. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Betty; his beloved children and their spouses, Leonard (Suzie) Thomas, Faye (Kent) Cox, and Lisa (Bob) Nielson; brothers Leon (Cathy) Thomas, and Tom (Mara) Thomas; loving granddaughters, Melissa, Rachel (Ethan), DD, Pamela, Lynda, and Jessyca; and Aunt Opal Coy. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 22nd and a service celebrating his life at 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix, Az. Flowers may be sent to Resthaven or memorial contributions made to the American Diabetes Association, 8125 N. 23rd Ave., Suite 222, Phoenix, Az., 85021 or the American Cancer Society, Central Arizona Region, 2929 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, Az., 85016. Courtesy of Pat Wilson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona February 3, 2003 Rev. Leonard M. Thomas Born in Plainview, Texas, he and his family moved to Arizona when he was two years old. He ministered to many people for over 40 years telling of Jesus' love for them. Leonard became a formally ordained minister 20 years ago, serving as pastor of Eastside Assembly of God, in Phoenix. He also started the Let Go, Let God Recovery Program. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Betty; his beloved children and their spouses, Leonard "Lenny" (Suzie" Thomas, Faye (Kent) Cox, and Lisa (Bob) Nielson; brothers, Leon (Cathy) Thomas, and Tom (Mara) Thomas; loving granddaughters, Melissa, Rachel (Ethan), DD, Pamela, Lynda and Jessyca; and Aunt Opal Coy. Visitation was held Wednesday, Jan. 22 and a service celebrating his life Thursday, both at Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave. in Phoenix. Memorial contributions made to the American Diabetes Association, 8125 N. 23rd Ave., Suite 222, Phoenix, AZ 85021 or the American Cancer Society, Central Arizona Region, 2929 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016.