James Clanton Thomas Obituary
In loving memory of James Clanton Thomas of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who departed this world on March 25, 2025 at the age of 91. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude Thomas and Loretta Wiggins. He is survived by: his former wife Margery; his children, Michael Lee Thomas and Patricia Marie Thomas; his wife Carrol Kerrigan; and his daughter Cynthia Anne Mason of Conway, SC. He is also survived by four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T) or the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of his lifelong dedication to his fellow service members and veterans.