Forrest Cleveland Thomas Jr. age 74 of Alderson WV went home to be with the lord on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Summers County Healthcare, Hinton following a short illness. Born October 23, 1950, at Alderson, he was the son of the late Forrest Cleveland Sr. and Martha Virginia Carter Thomas. In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bertha (Bunny) Reynolds and Harry (Stark) Thomas. Forrest started his career by being a caregiver, he then worked at Pence Springs Manufacturing, Kellwood Company and was a volunteer worker at Alderson Thrift Store for many years. Forrest attended Feamster Freewill Baptist and Fort Spring Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his siblings Shirley (Sissy) Thomas, and her special friend Kevin Wagner, Rodney (Chops) Thomas and wife Natalie, Rodger (Babyface) Thomas and wife Betty, Louise (Weezy) Hiser and husband Frank, Betty (Bam Bam) Morgan, and Nancy (Bones) Baker and husband Dee. Also, several nieces and nephews and special friends and caring employees of Summers County Healthcare Center Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Fort Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Springs with Pastors Jonathan Hunt and Joey Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery – Fletcher Addition in Alderson. Visitation will be held from noon until time of service at the church in Fort Springs. Pallbearers will be Aarron Robinette, Nick Thomas, Jacob Thomas, Thomas Mullins, Zach Mullins, and Isaac Robinette. Lantz Funeral Home in Alderson is proud and honored to serve the Thomas Family. Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.