Graveside service for Paul William Thomas age 75, of Wichita Falls, Texas will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021, in the Frederick Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Father Joseph David officiating.  Burial will follow under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home of Frederick.  Mr. Thomas passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Paul William Thomas was born January 6, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland to Julius and Angeline (Koch) Thomas.  He graduated from high school in Baltimore, Maryland; later attending the University of Baltimore.  Paul served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.  On November 27, 1970, he and Virginia Gail Turner were united in marriage in Frederick, Oklahoma.  He later attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Paul worked as a general contractor for residential and commercial properties for many years.  He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He was an avid runner.  Paul's life revolved around his work and enjoyed tinkering and fixing things.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gail Thomas of the home;  one son, Jeffrey Thomas and his wife JoAnn of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Nicole Silva and her wife Kehau of Portland, Oregon and Allison Selsor; one brother, Michael Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland; two sisters, Angela Martin and her husband Doug of Baltimore, Maryland and Marcia Stramel and her husband Kenny of Denver, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Adam Craft, Camille Craft, Christopher Selsor, Andrew Thomas, Jeff Thomas, Jr., Brett Thomas, and Christina Long; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Angeline Thomas.