Eugene Bryant Thomason
August 8, 1941 ~ September 27, 2025
Eugene Bryant Thomason, of Palestine, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 8, 1941, in Los Angeles County, California, Bryant was the cherished son of Eugene Maurice Thomason and Wanda Piotrowski Thomason.
Bryant was a man of many interests and talents, which included archery, hunting, training Labrador retrievers for field trial competition, gunsmithing, and soapbox derby racing. His passion for these hobbies was not only a source of personal enjoyment but also a means of connecting with others and sharing his knowledge and skills.
Bryant was a devoted husband to his wife of 61 years, Judy Thomason, a loving father to his son, David Thomason (Sonja), and daughter, Karyn Ware (Tim). His legacy of love continues through his three adoring grandchildren, Andy, Natalie, and Madison who will miss his gentle guidance and unwavering support. Bryant was a beloved brother to Marlene Spooner (Jim), Diana Elder, and Kathy LeeBrick. His life was enriched by their shared memories and unbreakable bonds. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law, Barbara Thomason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Wanda Thomason, his sister, Saundra Taylor, and his brother, William Maurice Thomason.
A gathering to honor and celebrate Bryant's life will be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the Rhone Memorial Chapel.
Friends are invited to visit with the family one hour prior to the start of the service at Rhone Funeral Home.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Heart to Heart Hospice for their care and support of Bryant and the entire Thomason Family.
Memorial and cremation services for Bryant Thomason are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit his online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared with his family.
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Bryant, without question, had some of the most caring and genuine family members I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, though I did not have the privilege of knowing his entire family. Bryant was truly blessed to have Judy, Karyn, Tim, Andy, and Nat in his life—and they were equally blessed to have him. Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and in the months ahead as you begin your healing journey. May God’s presence bring you comfort and peace.
Dear Dad, you kept us guessing until the end. StarLight Ranch will be your legacy. We miss and love you deeply.
Love, Forever and Always Karyn
Dearest Bryant,
My world has shifted. I have loved you for such a long time, I’m not sure I know how to go on without you. We promised to keep talking to each other, just from different places.
You have been a strong, loving , honest, trusting and trusted husband. You are the best man I have ever known and so I have decided not to be your widow but to remain your wife, loving and honoring you for the rest of my life. Thank you for saying yes 61+ years ago.
With all my love today and every day.
Judy
See ya later alligator!
Poppa,
I know you’re always going to be watching down on each one of us and keeping us inline. My biggest pleasure is being your granddaughter and I promise to continue making you proud every day. Thank you for getting Andy and I into soap box derby and sharing that passion with us. Thank you for being the best husband for grandma, the best dad to my mom, the best father-in-love to my dad, and the best poppa to Andy and I. We miss you dearly. I will see you again one day, until then keep it under control up there.
I love you tons,
-Princess Lumpy
Poppa,
Thank you for being the best poppa I could’ve ever asked for, being your granddaughter is the biggest blessing. I will continue to make you proud everyday. It was an honor to share our soap box derby days together, whether it was first place or last, all that mattered was the fun we had. Thank you for being the best husband to grandma, dad to my mom, father-in-love to my dad, and the best poppa to Andy and I. I will see you again one day, until then give everyone a hug for me.
I love and miss you so much,
-Princess Lumpy
Very sorry for your loss, especially Judy and Madison!
Very sorry for your loss!
Uncle Bryant
This is much harder than I thought it would be!! I’m so thankful my last visit with you was exactly what I wasn’t expecting. You were there and remembered me and it was special. I know my mom was thrilled to see you & I hear my dad saying hey A$$hole what took you so long!?? You were my parents dearest friends/family and they were so fortunate to have you and AJ in their lives. I have so many fond memories ! Like AJ said, it’s not goodbye!!
See ya later alligator!
Please hug & kiss my mom for me!! XO
Bryant I will always remember your friendship and how you shared your knowledge of the machine tool industry. Your depth of knowledge on LeBlond and Makino was varied and full and you were always willing to help and share your expertise. I miss our talks about our kids and the dreams we had for them.
To your family and especially Judy my prayers are with you.
Bryant, I almost didn’t find you, I never remember you being referred to as Eugene. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for all you have done for our family. I know you and I never spoke much but Marge always filled me in on your adventures. It put a lot of suggestions in my head! She really admired you and, as a result, I did too. I am glad I got a chance to catch up a bit on my last visit to Texas. I am glad too that you were such a good friend and husband to Judy. I know she will miss you and I know you will look over her and keep her from getting into too much trouble. Oh, please do me a favor, give Marge hugs from me, I’ve missed her. Cheers, Margaret
My condolences to the Thomason family. I worked with Bryant in Sales at LeBlond Makino and spent many hours together driving between Dallas and Abeline. The sales creed is the value of “windshield time” as I learned a lot from Bryant threw those years. A life well lived Bryant, rest in peace. Tom Clark
My thoughts and prayers are with the Thomason Family. RIP So sorry for your loss