Grover Dwight Thomas, 62, resident of Pontotoc, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
  Funeral Services will be at 3PM Thursday, July 22 in the Memory Chapel of New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care. Burial will follow in Carey Springs Cemetery near Pontotoc.
  Mr. Thomas was born on February 3, 1959 in Marks, MS the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Mary Hamilton Thomas. He received his education in the Tupelo Public School System and was a valued employee of Tru Cut, Inc in Pontotoc for 20 years.
  A Christian, Mr. Thomas was an avid fisherman, reader and enjoyed reading his Bible. A family man, he loved his children and adored his grandchildren.
  Visitation will be from 1PM to 3PM Thursday, July 22 at New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care.
  Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Goolsby Thomas of Pontotoc, a daughter, Nikki Hopkins of Pontotoc, two sons, Jason Rushing of Randolph, Josh Rushing of Slate Springs, one sister, Vanessa Ferguson (Steve) of Ecru, two nieces Jennifer Westmoreland, Jodi Tutor both of Pontotoc, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his two loyal pet canines, "Mary Grace" and "Mr.Wiener".
  The staff of New Albany Funeral & Cremation Care invites you to share memories with the family.