In Loving Memory of George “Corky” Edwin Thomas, Jr.

Devoted Husband, Beloved Father, Cherished Grandpa, and Dedicated Public Servant

October 11, 1943 – April 20, 2025

George “Corky” Edwin Thomas, Jr., a devoted husband, loving father, and longtime resident of Alvin, Texas, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday. He was the cherished husband of Patricia Ann, beloved son of Beatrice and George Sr., and a treasured son-in-law to the Barringer family. He was a very proud father to Justin and Wendy and the adored “Number One Grandpa” to Kevin, Josie, and John. Corky served as a Texas police officer for 50 years, including more than four decades with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department—a tenure marked by unwavering loyalty, integrity, and compassion.

In retirement, Corky found joy in the everyday: tending to his container garden, caring for his beloved ducks and chickens, and befriending any animal that crossed his path—earning him affectionate comparisons to Doctor Dolittle. He loved watching westerns, coloring with his grandchildren, fishing with his wife, and enjoying a good musical with his daughter. A man of deep faith, he was committed to Jesus and found purpose in volunteering at his church, always ready to lend a hand and share a warm smile.

A master storyteller with a signature Texas Style, Corky had a gift for recounting tales that sounded too wild to be true—but always were. He was known for his wit, generous heart, and boundless love for his family. He was a proud member of the Alvin Masonic Temple Lodge. And at the end of a long day, he enjoyed the simple pleasure of a well-made gin and tonic.

The family will receive friends at a visitation 9:00 a.m. and a public service will be held at 10:00 AM on April 25, 2025, at Crowder Funeral Home in Pearland. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Brazoria County Community Coalition, continuing Corky’s legacy of care and service to the community he called home.

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