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Charles Howard “Sonny” Thomas

Birth	:	17 Jan 1935 Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 2017 Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0811081, -91.5655594
Description	:	Charles H. “Sonny” Thomas, 82, of Postville, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. Charles Howard “Sonny” Thomas, the son of Charles Owen and Elizabeth (Moses) Thomas, was born January 17, 1935 in Maryville, Tennessee. At an early age Sonny developed a passion for music and began picking out songs. He left home at the age of fifteen to pursue a career in music and was a musician his entire life. He served in the United States Marines for five years. and after his discharge toured throughout the country with the... Read More	Charles H. “Sonny” Thomas, 82, of Postville, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. Charles Howard “Sonny” Thomas, the son of Charles Owen and Elizabeth (Moses) Thomas, was born January 17, 1935 in Maryville, Tennessee. At an early age Sonny developed a passion for music and began picking out songs. He left home at the age of fifteen to pursue a career in music and was a musician his entire life. He served in the United States Marines for five years. and after his discharge toured throughout the country with the Don Gibson Band in night clubs and dance halls. He met many country stars such as Willie Nelson, Dolly and Stella Parton, Buck Owens and Roy Clark, Glen Campbell, and Johnny Cash. A fun memory for Sonny was appearing on the Gong Show. After relocating in California, Sonny met his wife, Bernice Hanson Meyer at a night club. The couple was united in marriage in 1964 in Torrance, California. While living in California, Sonny worked as a house painter during the day and played music six nights a week in the Long Beach and Los Angeles areas. Sonny and Bernice moved to Postville, Iowa in 1979 so Bernice could be closer to her daughter. Sonny soon became a member of a local band, “The Buckaroos” and played all over northeast Iowa. He wrote songs and even recorded some albums. Sonny always felt the music industry was good to him and allowed him to make a pretty good living. Aside from music, Sonny loved to fish. Sonny is survived by his stepdaughter, Carol Deering of Postville; four grandchildren, Chuck (Kim) Deering of Postville; Lori Deering of Postville; Stacy (Phil) Tharp of Clive, Iowa; and Lisa (Shannon) Schultz of Teutopolis, Illinois; twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Albert “Ab” Thomas of Richmond, Indiana; one sister, Lorene Williamson of Merritt Island, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; his parents, Owen and Elizabeth Thomas; son-in-law, Charles Deering; two grandsons, Craig and Michael Deering; one brother, Otis Thomas; and two sisters, Merble Clark and Barbara Jean Thomas. Inurnment will be held in the Postville Cemetery at a later date. Obituary & photo published by Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Postville, Iowa

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Charles Howard “Sonny” Thomas's memorial is located at: Postville Cemetery, Clayton County, USA.
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Charles Howard “Sonny” Thomas death on 10 Sep 2017 in Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0811081
Longitude: -91.5655594

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Postville Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0811081, -91.5655594

2. Minert Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1161003, -91.5488968

3. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628014, -91.5081024

4. Hardin Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0889015, -91.4863968

5. Oak Hill Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1324997, -91.6294022

6. Luana Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -91.4682999

7. Fry Family Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0152530, -91.5182350

8. Smith Cemetery
Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1539001, -91.5267029

9. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Luana, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0628000, -91.4546000

10. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
Grand Meadow Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

11. Walden Pond Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1431900, -91.6515210

12. Pleasant View Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1183014, -91.6785965

13. Mount Grove Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1333104, -91.6751508

14. Bloomfield Cemetery
Castalia, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1152992, -91.6896973

15. Cleveland Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631000, -91.4930000

16. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

17. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

18. Eno Cemetery
Wagner Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9930992, -91.4693985

19. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

20. Frankville Cemetery
Frankville, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1910000, -91.6210000

21. Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Postville, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1971000, -91.5402000

22. Pioneer Cemetery
Monona, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0149994, -91.4274979

23. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

24. Bailey Plot
Volney, Allamakee County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1499799, -91.4168047