Charles Bernard Thomas was born November 11, 1945 to Luther C. Thomas, Sr. and Annie B. White Thomas in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas.

Charles attended H. B. Pemberton High School.  He was a member of New Point Church of Christ, where he was a faithful member until his health declined.  He was employed at Marshall Pottery for 20 plus years before retiring.  He enjoyed fishing, cooking, watching sports, auto mechanic and repairing things.

Charles was preceded in death by his father and mother, Luther C. Thomas, Sr. and Annie B. Thomas; wife, Helen G. Thomas (41 yrs.), wife, Annie R. Thomas (8 yrs.); brothers, Stanley Thomas, Luther Thomas, Jr., Harold Thomas, and James Thomas; sister, Elsye Thomas Morgan; daughter, Shameka Thomas, and grandchild, Whitney Green.

He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his children, Daphine Green and Shabra Green of Marshall, TX and Kenneth Green (Regina) of Glenn Heights, TX; grandchildren, Kennedy Edmond and Danyelle Richardson of Marshall, TX and Trey Wilder of Mansfield, TX; brothers, Wendell Thomas (Gloria) of Sanford, AZ, Larry Thomas (Carol) of Jurupa Valley, CA, Ronald Thomas  (Phyllis) and Robert Thomas (Shirley) of Marshall, TX; sisters, Sandra D. Thomas of Los Angeles, CA, Debra Thomas Tidwell (Wade) of Canoga Park, CA and Wanda Thomas Jackson of Marshall, TX; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Services for will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at New Zion Cemetery in Marshall. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Downs Funeral Home.