THOMAS, Michael James (Jimmy)

15.11.1943 – 20.01.2023

Dearly loved husband of Glenda.

Loved Dad of Dianne, Michelle and Gerard. Father-in-law of Leigh and Rachel. Friend of Ray.

Dearly loved Poppy to Laura & Luke, Michael & Natasha, Darci & Troy, Cindy, Emmerson & Michael, Luke & Skye, Kelsey & Chris, Liam, Xavier.

Very proud Great Poppy of Vincent, Nicholas, Charlotte, Evelyn, Harrison; Oliver, Peyton, Sahara, Byron; Sadie.

Treasured memories are ours to keep.

Funeral Notice

Service held Monday January 30, 2023 - 11:00am

Requiem Mass will be held for Jimmy at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Wall St Camperdown, on Monday (Jan 30) at 11:00am. The Burial Service will follow at the Camperdown Cemetery.

11 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. Glenda Michelle Diane Gerard deepest symphony to al of your families.. 52 years of tremendous friendship and great times. Jimmy your loyalty to all at Kolora will never be forgotten “ they were young, they were old , didn’t matter they went and fought for all us. That’s why we have a free country today” pre ‘76 grand final address. just a snippet of pre match speech.. a coach who could win a premier ship with a pre match speech!!! Paul Helen Bourke n family.

    Paul Bourke January 23 2023 12:21 pm
  2. Deepest Sympathy to Glenda Michelle Diane & Gerard
    As a kid all you wanted to be was like Jimmy Thomas after a game of footy going home and kicking the ball in the backyard and pretending to be Jimmy Thomas
    Goodbye to my hero from your mascot in the 75/76 Kolora Premiership teams

    Simon Bourke

    Simon Bourke January 23 2023 12:41 pm
  3. To Glenda & family, deepest sympathy , great footy memories of a great bloke and coach. We wouldn’t have done it without you. You gave us great inspiriation.

    Not many coaches give a 40 yr old a game, thank you Mate.

    Love from Alex & Marilyn Bourke.

    Alexander &Marilyn Bourke January 23 2023 5:26 pm
  4. Loving sympathy from Delia

    Delia Robertson January 23 2023 6:05 pm
  5. We knew you for a long time & you were a terrific bloke you were always a character great to have a drink & laugh with always ready to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it, you will be missed in many ways R.I.P mate.condolences to Glenda,, Michelle & Diane & all his of his grandkids forever in our hearts.❤️

    Shane & Rose Mcnab January 23 2023 8:19 pm
  6. To Glenda, Dianne, Michelle, Gerard and all the family
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time
    We did not know until the other day that Jimmy was responsible for Leon’s crooked nose
    Good punch Jimmy

    Joe & Christine Clark January 24 2023 11:46 am
  7. To Glenda and family
    Many memories of Jimmy in the early 1960s when competing in cycle races.
    Jimmy didn’t like training but was still a tough competitor.
    Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    RIP Jimmy
    Pat and Danny Wright (Sunshine Coast)

    Dan Wright January 25 2023 9:14 am
  8. Glenda and family. 0ur deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
    John & Denise White (Koroit)

    Denise White January 27 2023 1:40 pm
  9. Sad news, another legend gone. Some great memories and a privilege to have spent some good times with Jimmy. Condolences to Glenda and family. RIP Jimmy.From Kevin and Sheena Russell

    Kevin Russell January 27 2023 8:16 pm
  10. Deepest sympathy to Glenda and family, memories of 25 years as neighbours are ours to keep, you both were there for us in our darkest times, we will never forget that, and will be here for you in yours. The shenanigans Jimmy got up to with my boys, I hope they were there to greet him when he arrived! RIP Jimmy.

    Jan and Brian January 29 2023 1:55 pm
  11. Sincere sympathy to Glenda and all the family at this sad time.

    Kathy Hall February 1 2023 7:58 pm

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