Donald M. Thomas, 81, of Benton, Ky., died Monday, March 14, 2005, at his home.

He was the son of James Howard and Vera Thomas. He married Wilma Costellia.

He was formerly of Mounds, and lived 35 years in Georgetown, Ill., where he was a business owner. He was a member of Brewers United Methodist Church and the American Legion.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Carolyn Roberts of Benton; a son, Donald Thomas Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Friends may call at Collier Funeral Home in Benton from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Dowdy officiating. Burial will be in Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Ill.