Milford C Thomas Sr.

Milford C. Thomas Sr. was born in Buckingham, Florida to Samuel and Edith (Hedlund) Thomas on November 2, 1940.  He was the oldest son of ten children. Later the family moved to Sarasota, Florida. Milford left school in the tenth grade to work to support his family. Milford would take any work, but cowboying would be the one thing that he stayed with. 

Milford was married to Melinda (Marky) Thomas for 62 years and had four children, Sheryl Thomas, Brett Thomas (Erline), the late Travis Thomas, and Katy Thomas (Joe), and two grandchildren, Anthony and Sarah Jane. 

Milton retired from Lykes Bros, Inc. For 38 years he was riding foreman at North Island division. Milford loved riding a good horse, gathering cattle in the woods, and working them more than anything. After retirement, he continued to day work at surrounding ranches and still loved riding his horse. 

Milford will be remembered by his family and friends as a loyal, honest and hard working man and be loved forever with wonderful memories.