Harold Keith Thomas, 52, a resident of Thomas, passed away tragically on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

Keith was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. His smile and kind spirit will forever live in the hearts and minds of many. Keith was a valued employee of Double D Meat, Inc. for over 20 years, working in several different capacities through the years. He loved hunting, fishing, farming and baseball. Keith was an avid LSU fan and enjoyed any outdoor activity. Most importantly, he cherished the time spent with his wife, children and grandbabies.

He is survived by: wife of 30 years, Sondra Darlene Mizell Thomas of Thomas; son and fiancée, Brandon Keith Thomas and Chelsea Tate of Thomas; daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Darlene King and Chad King of Plainview; two granddaughters, McKinlee Jane King and Ava Caroline Tate; an expected grandson in June, Maverick Keith Louis King; mother, Mazina Ann Williams Thomas of Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Houston Thomas Jr., Johnny Lee and Carolyn Thomas all of Bremen, Ga., and Michael and Claire Thomas of Slidell; a special brother-in-law, Joshua James Miley and his children Asher James and Alexander Drake; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, his best friend, Sonja and Donnie Wells; father-in-law, William L. Mizell of Enon; mother-in-law, Brenda J. Magee Miley of Bogalusa; and also numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Houston Thomas Sr.

Visitation was at First Pentecostal Church of Bogalusa (14532 Highway 21 South) on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23. A funeral service was held in the church at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Travis Houston and the Rev. Caleb Duane Herring officiating. Burial followed in the Thomas Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Chris Mizell, Donnie Wells, Jordan Rodrigue, Josh Thomas, Matt Thomas and Rick Thomas. Honorary pallbearers were Tillman Stogner, Josh Stogner, Lawrence Stogner, Glenn Magee, Larry Magee, Gary Magee, Mike Smith and Mike Stogner.

Obituaries can be viewed online at www.crainfh.com.