Ernest Thomas Sr., age 78, of Weatherford, departed this physical life on December 09, 2025, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. Mr. Ernest Thomas Sr. was born November 14, 1947. Survived by his children: Clifford Watts (Kountze) - spouse: Therease Watts, Sharon Thomas Anderson (Conroe) -spouse: Uhlema G Anderson, Stephanie Thomas Hickman (Dallas) - spouse: Anthony Quinn Hickman Sr., Arlene A. Thomas (Weatherford) - spouse: Carla Golden Thomas and Ernest L. Thomas Jr. (Grand Prairie) - spouse: Teresa Thomas, nineteen grandchildren, twenty eight great-grandchildren, one greatgreat grandchildren, brothers: Vernon Thomas and Kenny Thomas Jr., both of Silsbee, sisters: Velma Jewel (Joe) Barnes of Houston, and Joann (Addie Lee) Watts of San Augustine. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing held Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Garner & Son Chapel.

Service held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., St. Beaulah Baptist Church 410 Kirby Street Silsbee, Texas 77656, Rev. J. D. Parks, Pastor and Officiating Minister.

Condolences by Garner and Son Mortuary