Mr. Ronald Lanier Thomas, Sr.Mr. Ronald Lanier Ronnie Thomas, Sr. age 66, of Keystone Heights passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Thomas was born on November 23, 1944 in Dade City, Florida to the late Woodrow Lanier and Vera Lee Lewis Thomas and was a longtime area resident. Ronnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Starke, attended St. Johns River Junior College, and joined the US Army National Guard local Starke unit, serving as 1st Lieutenant, and was made the Battalion Motor Officer of the 146th signal core. He received a masters degree in Physical Education from Belford University, enjoyed coaching Pop-Warner football, coached High School Baseball, Football, and Basketball. Ronnie also coached College Football. He owned and operated Global Assembly Manufacturing, and was co-owner of Reflect-A-Light. Survivors are: his wife of 23 years Nancy Nickell Thomas of Keystone Heights; sons: Ron Lanier Thomas, II (Christine Cox Thomas) of Belleview; Craig Austin Thomas; and Brandon Cole Thomas both of Keystone Heights; sister: Linda Sue Starling (Frank) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren: Jordan Lanier Thomas and Kayla Elizabeth Thomas; twelve nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St. in Starke on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 4-6 PM. Funeral services will be on Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock at First Baptist Church, 163 W. Jefferson St., Starke with Dr. Rodney Coe, Doctor Frank Starling, Doctor Roman Alvarez, and Mr. Chub Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Crosby Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Starke, 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide