Charles Ray "Charlie" Thomas Obituary (1934

Mr. Charles Ray "Charlie" Thomas, age 90, of Milton, Kentucky entered this life on October 7, 1934 in Dunnville, Kentucky. He was the loving son of the late Ray and Venus Daughtery Thomas. He was raised in Casey County, Kentucky and graduated in 1953 from Liberty High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on May 26, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky during the Korean War. He rose to the rate of Private First Class and was honorably discharged on May 25, 1956 at Fort Eustis, Virginia, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal. He was united in marriage to Ramona Vanoy, and this union of 27 years was blessed with daughters, Tammie and Stephanie. Charlie retired from L G & E after 36 years of service as the warehouse supervisor. He met the love of his life, Ruby Dale Rowlett, and they enjoyed 42 years together as beloved companions. He enjoyed the fellowship of Ruby's children, Jill, Jeff and Gina and their families as well. Charlie was a faithful member of the Christian Life Church of Milton. He was an avid fan of UK Basketball and the Cincinnati Reds Baseball. He loved gardening, traveling, and horse racing. He enjoyed watching American Pickers on television and pitching horse shoes and playing pool when he was younger. Charlie enjoyed wintering in Merritt Island, Florida with Ruby every year. Charlie passed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:05 a.m. at the Robley Rex Veterans Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Charlie will be missed by his beloved companion of 42 years, Ruby Dale Rowlett of Milton, Kentucky; his loving daughters, Tammie Motley (Jeffrey) of Louisville, Kentucky, Stephanie Thomas (Mike Miles) of Shepherdsville, Kentucky; his stepdaughters, Jill Simmons (Charles Rector) of Milton, Kentucky, Gina Everett (Lyle) of Madison, Indiana; his stepson, Jeff Rowlett (Kathy) of Milton, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Heather, Brittany, Holly, Katherine, Evan, Seth, Shane, Sam, and Heidi; his great-grandchildren, Hayden, Nolan, Madelyn, Lincoln, Roman, Kennedy, Baylee, Annalee, Colton, Amara, Elijah, Levi, McKenna, Regan, Winnie, Charlie, Jackson, Ripley, Fletcher, and Evie; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Thomas, his mother, Venus Daughtery Thomas, his brothers, Kenneth Thomas, Harold Thomas, and Lowell Thomas, and his sister, Leona Spaw. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 2:30 pm, by Pastor Matt Kinnell at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may visit Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Life Church of Milton or the donor's charity of choice. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Charles Ray "Charlie" Thomas, please click here to visit our sympathy store.