John Michael Thomas I of Converse, LA was born on May 15, 1950 and was called home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver Ben Thomas and Winford O. Thomas and one brother Jack Thomas.He is survived by his wife Amy Burch Thomas of 30 years, two brothers Billy Ray Thomas and wife Amy and Charles E. Thomas and wife Joyce; five children: John M. Thomas II, Brinkley Thomas, and Ben Thomas of Spencer; two daughters, Angela Rushing and husband Eric of Mongham; Candy Cummings and husband Jason of Moron; eight grandchildren, Adryon Turner, Miranda Calhoun, Ashley Sims, Johnathon Calhoun, Kaytlyn Ulm, Brandon Thomas, Savanah Thomas, and Cody Ulm; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Turner, Trent Turner, Anastyn Turner, Trystan Sims, and Aubry Sims.Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Spencer Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Donald Reeves. A private burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.