02/05/2026
Jyce Dennis “JD” Thomas, 75 of Lufkin, Texas, died on January 28, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas. He was born in Lufkin, Texas to the late Handy Hicks and Jesse Lee Thomas on December 4, 1950.
Visitation is at Hicks Chapel from 10am until 11am on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11am at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church located at 1519 Williams Street, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Committal is at Hogeye Cemetery DeSoto Parish.
He is survived by:
Wife, Gearlene Penson of Lufkin, Texas
Children:
Dennis Mofftt
Marcus Starr
Ricky Penson
Victor Penson
James Penson
Ramona Collins (Damieon)
Earlina Penson
Tina Moffett
Octavia Bell
Brothers:
Lee Thomas (Patrica)
Alfred Thomas
James Thomas
Jerry Thomas
Sisters:
Marilyn Chinn
Everarine Adams
Service entrusted to Hicks Mortuary, 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Center, Texas 75935. Please visit our website for online condolences at www.hicksmortuary.net.
