Timothy Willis “Tim” Thomas

Timothy Willis “Tim” Thomas, age 55, of Alto, Georgia, took his heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Born in Demorest, Georgia, on November 25, 1967, he was a son of Willis Thomas of Demorest, Georgia & the late Ruth Williams Thomas. Tim was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1985. He was employed with Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson Family Company) with over 35 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and working on old tractors with his son, Rylee. He also loved to make walking canes from different excursions that he would take from outdoor trails with his family. Tim was a member of Alto Baptist Church, where he also served as a Deacon.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Thomas.

In addition to his father, survivors include his loving wife of 9 years, Michelle Frankum Thomas of Alto, GA; children, Rylee Thomas; Courtney Way; both of Alto, GA; Johnathan Way of Toccoa, GA; Joshua Way of Gainesville, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Mike & Jean Thomas of Toccoa, GA; sister, Shirley Gibby of Clarkesville, GA; nephew, Jamie Thomas of Demorest, GA; as well as many other relatives & friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Greg Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

An online guest registry is available for the Thomas family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256