Gary Michael “Bee Man” Thomas, 57, of Lakeland, died Nov. 20, 2014, from cancer.
He was a Lakeland native, avid beekeeper and veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart, and loved his family, grandkids, rock-n-roll music and hunting with his son and grandson.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Christie; children, Crystal Thomas and Jason Michael Thomas (Rebecca); mother, Margaret Thomas; siblings, Glenda Thomas and Glenn Thomas; grandchildren, Michael, Cheyanna, Savannah, Susanna, Luke, Waylon, Jake and Stormie; and great-granddaughter, Ella. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Thomas.
A celebration of life was held Nov. 22, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment at Hopewell Memorial Gardens. Expressions of condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.