James Irvin Thomason the son of the late Nolan Travis and Virginia Elizabeth Williams Thomason was born September 17, 1937 in Harrell, Arkansas.

He was a retired farmer, served in the Missouri National Guard, a member of the Bernie Church of Christ.

On August 18, 1961 in Malden, MO he was united in marriage to JoAn White who preceded him in death on October 17, 1997. On May 8, 1998 in Sikeston, Missouri he was united in marriage to Wanda Lape Beaird, who mourns his death.

Mr. Thomason died Friday, November 17, 2017 in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 80 years and 2 months.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Thomason of Malden, MO, 1 son, Brian Thomason and wife Amy of Risco, MO, 2 step/sons, Mark Beaird of Parma, MO, Jeff Beaird and wife Chastity of Bernie, MO, 1 step/daughter, Tamra Terry and husband Randy of Dexter, MO, 2 brothers, Royce Thomason of Malden, MO, Ronnie Thomason and wife Nola of Bernie, MO, 1 sister Alice Smith and husband Larry of Cape Girardeau, MO, 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by 1 son, Bruce Thomason and 1 sister, Margaret Bess.

Visitation was held on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, MO.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Church of Christ in Bernie, with Mr Stan Dauck officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, MO.