Lester Thomas, age 74 of New York formerly of Alto, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Georgia on July 17, 1944 to the late Jonah & Hazel Mulkey Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a retired truck driver with Thurston Dodd Welding Shop. He was of the Holiness faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, W.C. Thomas; sisters, Olean Bates and Minnie Jean Robinson. Surviving are his children and spouses, Scotty & Michelle Thomas of Cornelia, Leslie Thomas & Jerry Dill of Mt. Airy, Aidan Thomas and Hannah Thomas both of New York; former wife, Vicky Goble Thomas of Alto; brothers, Garvice Thomas of Demorest and Robert Thomas of Alto; sisters, Ora Freeman and Juanita Moose both of Demorest, Ida Loggins of Cleveland; grandchild, Nathan Dill; step-grandchildren, Natalie & Nathan Moore. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. John Umberhant and Rev. Tracy Davidson officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. John Graham officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.