Thomas, Albert Emerson (A.E.) – born December 1, 1921 age 93 of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Tennova Residential Hospice. He was a member of Cedar Ford Missionary Baptist Church. Albert was a World War II Army veteran. He retired from Southern Railroad after 41 years of service. He was a 50 year member of Burlington Lodge #763 F. & A.M. Preceded in death by wife Evelyn Morrissey Thomas, parents; John and Ora (Edmondson) Thomas, brother; Clint Thomas, sisters; Vergie Whitson and Dorothy Inklebarger.
Albert is survived by son; Harley (Shirley) Acuff of Corryton; grandchildren; Teresa Bailey, Jerry Acuff, Jeff Hundley; eight great grandchildren; Jessica, Quincy, Eric, Whitney, Danny, Brandon, Dyllen, and Gibson; six great-great grandchildren; Colbey, Madison, Caleb, Chloe, Bailee, and Emma; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends; Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Trinity Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service to follow immediately at 8:00 p.m. with the Reverend Jeff Lynch officiating. Masonic services to be performed by Burlington Lodge #763 F. & A.M. Family and friends will meet Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. for a 2 p.m. interment at Greenwood Cemetery with full military honors conducted by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of Courtyard Senior Living, Amedysis, and Tennova Residential Hospice. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve and celebrate the life of Albert Emerson Thomas. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net