Isaac "Ike" Thomas Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2022)

PONTIAC- Isaac 'Ike' Thomas, 75, of Pontiac passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022, at Accolade Nursing Home in Pontiac. Cremation will be accorded and a memorial visitation will be held on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Flanagan. He was born on January 6, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisianna to Isaac and Ida Mae Drone Thomas. He married twice, the 1st marriage gave him 2 children; Dee Dee and Michael. Later he shared his life with Barbara Rose and they had a son together; Kennon James Rose, they reside in Flanagan. Surviving are 2 sons, Michael (Anita) Thomas, of Pontiac, Kennon (Katelyn) Rose, of Flanagan; daughter, Dee Dee; 3 granddaughters, Olivia and Justina Thomas; Emelia Eitenmiller; honorary step-daughter, Nena (Josh) Eitenmiller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ike began his career at the Bettendorf Iowa Caterpillar Plant , and he was then transferred to Pontiac, Illinois. He retired after 36 years. Ike was active with the Shriners and the Masons. He loved fishig, playing cards, bowling, playing corn hole, playing the Lotto, and all Chicago sports teams. He regularly attended the Pontiac Baptist Church in Pontiac.