Kyle Demont Thomas, 83, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014.

Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Frank Russell Thomas and Ruth Russell Thomas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ballard and Donald Thomas, and his son, Stuart Russell Thomas. Kyle was retired from GTE/Automatic Electric and had served in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a First Lieutenant. He was an Episcopalian, enjoyed woodworking, and had a great love for his family and his animals.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy White Thomas; daughter, Isabel Thomas Evans and husband the Reverend Jeffrey K. Evans of Athens, AL; daughter-in-law, Nancy Dee Thomas of New Hope, AL; brother, William Thomas of Romanica, CA and three grandchildren, Dan Christopher Thomas, Ethan Thomas Evans, and Dylan Kyle Evans.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com