Mr. Eric Charles “ET” Thomas passed away Saturday at Wellstar Healthcare System in East Point, GA. He was 54 years old.

A native of Columbus and the son of Charles P. and Carolyn K. McCollum Thomas, Eric was a 1984 graduate of Hardaway High School where he excelled in Football and Wrestling. He attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta where he was an outstanding Football player. He was employed for 23 years at T.G.I.F. at Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta and also Atlanta Airport Marriott and was the Owner/Operator of Images by Eric Photography. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Beth Salem Presbyterian Church in Columbus and its Ushers Ministry.

Other than his parents of Columbus, he is survived by two adoring sisters, Melanie Carr(Teronde) and Monica Sterdivant(Stan); nieces and nephew, Morgan, McKenzie, Michael and Malia; a beloved godson, Malcolm A. Cherry; a “cousin brother”, Gregory L. Williams (April); and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends to include a special friend, Cristal Cherry.

Eric will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Monday, August 24, 2020 during a Ten O’clock AM Homegoing Celebration officiated by Pastor Charlotte Caldwell. Rev. Eric Graves will deliver the Eulogy. Military honors will be accorded.

Visitation is 1:00 til 3:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.