Franklin M. “Bird” Thomas, age 66 of Athens, GA passed January 29, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 1931 Old West Broad Street, Athens, GA with interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Public viewing, Friday 2 -6 PM, at the funeral home.
Survivors include: his wife, Teresa “Rita” Thomas; two sons, Farnquandris Thomas and Demario Thomas; one daughter, Porsha Berry; one granddaughter, Demiah Thomas; four sisters; three brothers; one aunt; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral home.
My deepest condolences to Rita and the entire Thomas family, RIP Frankie Mrs Wanda "Cookie Payne" Cooper
R IP Frankie we all grew up together ,my prayers for your family
Frankie Frankie May you rest in peace
My sincerest condolences to Rita and family, Sending prayers for strength and comfort through this difficult time.
Ella Parrott
Sending condolences to Rita and family. Praying for your comfort and strength during this time and the days to come. Blessings, Cassandra (Shaune) Stroud Smith and family
Condolences to the Thomas family. Rita so sorry for your loss. We love Franklin but God loves him best. Emma and Bridget Hunter and family ❤️🛐🙏🏼
Rip Frankie you will be missed
Sorry for your loss. We will miss Frankie and his acknowledgement to family and friends with his greeting of "What's Up Kin Folks. From the Stroud family. Rest in peace.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family and Iam so very sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Frankie, as we called him, making us laugh and making our day as we worked together on night shift at UGA. 😊 Frankie RIH and God bless you 🙏 ❤️ Miss Nita Johnson.
Praying for the family, asking our Heavenly Father to give you strength in times like this.
It was a pleasure taking care of Frankie. He could always make me smile and he will forever hold a place in my heart. To Rita and his entire family, I pray for you all during this difficult time. He truly was one of my favorites and the "living room" will never be the same without him. -Sara Bloom
Rip uncle Frankie love you!
Sending my condolences to Rita Thomas and family. Sorry for your loss. Praying for strength 🙏🏿💪🏿🙏🏿♥️
Rest in (Heavenly) Peace, cousin Frankie.
Mr. Thomas was a special person to me. I was apart of his care team for the past 8 years. Our mutual love of food and them Dawgs kept us always engaged. To his wife and family I am so sorry for your loss. I will never forget Frank. Danny B.
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