Brian Slats Thomas

1928 ∼ 2013

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Brian "Slats" Thomas, 84, of Sulphur, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be 2pm, Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaumont. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11am to 12:30pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on September, 21, 1928, Brian was the son of T.W. Thomas and Mozelle Harlan Thomas. He worked as a drilling superintendent at AMOCO Production Company.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Mozelle Thomas and is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Thomas; sons, Tommy Thomas of Sulphur, LA, and Scott Thomas and wife, Heidi of Sulphur, LA; daughter, Angie Sand and husband, William of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Justin Thomas, Krissi Newton, Shelby Sand, Neil Sand, Nick Thomas, Hannah Thomas; great-grandson, Brayden Newton; and brother, Robert Thomas.

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Anonymous March 17, 2013

To the Thomas family, please accept my sincerest condolences. I first met Slats at Amoco in Lake Charles, 1981. I have always had a deep respect for him and have lots of fond memories of those days. Slats was one of my teachers and mentors and I carry tho##imported-begin##Jonathan Perry##imported-end##

Anonymous March 16, 2013

So sorry to hear of Slats passing I am sorry tjat Beryl and I were out of the country at the time and just returned today the 16th Dorthy you know how much I loved him be strong and we love yoy##imported-begin##T.C. Williams##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2013

Deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always remember working with Slats at Amoco in Lake Charles.##imported-begin##Curtis Jackson##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2013

Our sincere sympathy to the Thomas family. St. Paul Methodist Church congregation Hold the Thomas family in high esteem. We appreciate the efforts of Brian and Robert help in transferring their mother's property to the church. It helped the church establ##imported-begin##James Seitz##imported-end##

Anonymous March 14, 2013

Dorothy and family - So sorry to hear about Slats today. It seems like our old Amoco-ex group is dwindling fast, particularly those who were in our drilling organization. My sincere condolences. Dick Fitch##imported-begin##Richard Fitch##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2013

Mrs. Thomas, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Mr. Thomas for his sharp wit, ingenuity, and his generosity. My prayers are with you and your entire family.##imported-begin##Donna R Gehrels##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2013

Dorothy, I want to extend my deepest condolences to you for the loss of your husband. May God keep you always. Love, Beulah##imported-begin##Beulah Romere##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2013

Mrs. Sand, I was so sorry to hear about your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family.##imported-begin##Lisa Delcambre##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2013

My condolences to the Thomas family. I met Slats in 1981 when I started with Amoco. Everyone who knew Slats admired and respected him, and held him in high regard. I hope happy memories of Slats will give you comfort and help ease the pain of your los##imported-begin##Neel Fallis##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2013

TO MISS DOT AND FAMILY, THROUGH THE YEARS PEOPLE MAY HAVE MOVED AND PASSED ON, BUT YOU AND MR. BRIAN WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO MY PARENTS EVEN THROUGH ALL OF THE ROUGH TIMES. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH ALL OF THE GOOD MEMORIES A##imported-begin##DONNA BABINEAUX TALBOT##imported-end##

Anonymous March 13, 2013

My condolences to the family. Slats was a great friend, a good man and a person I won't forget. He was one of my mentors in the oil industry. Dorothy and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Jimmy King##imported-begin##JIMMY KING##imported-end##