Charles Douglas Thomas, age 86 of Hendersonville, Tn. passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was a member of Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Joyce Jeanette Thomas and his parents, Christopher D. and Carmen Thomas. He is survived by his daughters; Bonnie (Harold) Boone and Vicki (Todd) Malone, son; Kenny (Judy) Thomas; grandchildren, Sheldon (Leslie) Carman, Andrew (Rebekah) Boone, Josh (Brooke) Carman, Steven (Shay) Boone and Jessica Brown (Peyton) Boshers. 8 great-grandchildren also survive. His family will receive friends from 11 a.m until his Celebration of Life Service at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Austin and Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville. Services will be conducted by Rev. Kenny Butcher. Mr. Thomas grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions should be made to the Brush Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Services entrusted to Austin and Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville,TN.. 615-822-4442