Eddie Lee "Ed" Thomas, 53, of Burnettsville, Indiana, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. 

Eddie was born on Tuesday, December 9, 1969, in Logansport, Indiana to Everett E. "Skeet" and Linda (Carr) Thomas.

On Wednesday, December 7, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Heidi (Harvey) Williams.  She survives.

Ed was born and raised in Burnettsville, Indiana, graduating from Twin Lakes High School in 1988.  After high school he went to work at Monticello Spring Factory, later settling with Pepsi Cola for twenty-five plus years. Ed had a deep love for classic cars and car shows. Owning several over the years.  Winning an award every time, every place, and in many instances the competitors would joke about packing their stuff up.  Ed's passion for restoration and diligence came from his dad. Most recently owning and operating Jax Wax of Lafayette, Indiana.  His devotion to the shows was seen most recently at the past show at the Amvets Post 91 in Monticello, Indiana just a few weeks ago.  Ed was a devoted husband, father, and the best grandpa.

Ed is survived by his, wife, Heidi Thomas of Burnettsville, Indiana, sons, Jake Thomas of Burnettsville, Indiana, Ethan Thomas of Lafayette, Indiana, and Brody (wife Autumn) Thomas of Burnettsville, Indiana, grandchildren, Rilan Thomas, Emmet and Elliot Thomas of Burnettsville, Indiana,   step-sons, Christopher "Chris" Williams of Burnettsville, Indiana, and Brandon Williams of West Lafayette, mother, Linda (husband Richard "Dick") Pagels of Monticello, Indiana, sister, Kristy (husband Chad) Kirchhoff of Avon, Indiana, step-sister, Carla Connell of Royal Center, Indiana, step-brother, Charles "Chuck" (wife Darlene) Connell of Burnettsville, Indiana, mother-in-law, Patricia "Pat" Harvey of Burnettsville, Indiana, sister-in-law, Debbie (husband Steve) Colclasure of Florida, Tammy (husband Russell) Bliss, II. of Brownsburg, Indiana, brother-in-law, Anthony "Tony" (wife Margaret "Meg") Harvey of Indianapolis, Indiana, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his, father, Everett E. "Skeet" Thomas, stepmother, Gertie "Gert" (Martindale) Connell-Thomas, paternal grandparents, Marvin and Hazel Thomas, and maternal grandparents, Louis and Betty Carr

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

Celebration of life service will be on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with longtime friend of the family Pastor Bob Houser of Life Song Church, officiating.

Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery of rural Burnettsville, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mail to 6368 E. US 24 Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Thomas Family.

Miller- Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, is honored and blessed to be assisting the family.