Jessie Andrae "Sonny" Thomas was born January 15, 1964, in Kirbyville, Texas, to Jessie and the late Mae Ella Thomas.

At an early age, he was an outgoing, fun-loving kid and the family jokester. He was very good at telling the best jokes, and making his family and friends laugh. No one could tell a story like Jessie Thomas.

Jessie was a graduate of Newton High School, Class of 1982. In high school, he was a tennis player. Whether you believe it or not, he competed in various tennis competitions. Shortly after graduating high school, he attended Texas Southern University where he studied geology.

Jessie was a member of the Greater Old eld Church of God in Christ where he became very active throughout the years. He held the position as a pastor's aide, he was a member of the board of trustees, and for a short period of time, he was a part of the finance committee. Jessie had a voice of an angel. There were many occasions where he blessed people with his talent. He also loved shing and cooking. His specialty was making his famous gumbo for his family and friends.

He was a devoted family man. He spent countless hours taking care of his dad. He also loved spending time with his two sisters. He also had a son whom he loved and adored. When Jessie wasn't spending time with his family, he was working. He was a hard worker. He worked as a logger for over twenty- five years.

On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Jessie made his transition from this earthly life to his heavenly home. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mae Ella Thomas.

Jessie leaves to cherish many precious memories: his loving father, Jessie Thomas; son, Toddrick Pendland; grandchildren, Braylei Pendland and Serenity Pendland; siblings, Brenda (Jesse) Samuel and Patricia Ann (Frederick) Kenebrew; his nieces, Ashley Samuel, Jessica (Patrick) Martin, Britainy Thomas, Ke'Andra Davis and Jasmine Yarborough; his nephew, Deltrick (Tiana) Thomas; his great nieces and nephews, Kiondra Thomas, Ein Tang, Deltrick Thomas Jr., Reese Cato, Aaliyah Tang, Gemarion Holman, Alexia Yarbrough, Kaiden Dewayne Johnson and Ja'Zarie Jackson; special friend, Centra Nell Myers and Gwen Flemones; a special thanks to Elgin(Barbara) Thomas and Betty Sheppard; a host of cousins and friends.