Fred Thomas, age 78 of Maryville, passed away on December 25, 2022. Fred was a truck driver at heart and loved hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Fred is preceded in death by his parents; Ollie Thomas, John Thomas, wife; Joyce Thomas, daughter; Vanessa Gibson and many siblings. He is survived by his Children; Kattie Childs, Gwen Newman and Tammy Sanders, brother; Clyde Thomas, sister; Virginia Trydell, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 3:00pm, officiated by Chris Gibson. Graveside service will immediately follow funeral service at Piney Grove Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.mynattfh.com