Thomas was a nonstop worker, always remodeling and building. He also liked camping, hunting, fishing, vacationing (especially cruises with his wife), sports (especially football, baseball and NASCAR and gambling (although he seldom won anything). But his true passion was playing with his "No. 1 man," his "little peanut," his grandson, Greyson. He was also extremely proud of his two boys, his sons who are taking such good care of their mother right now.