He was born on October 17, 1946 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Albert and Odell (Varnadore) Bader and he has been a lifelong resident of this area. He was a retired Dry Wall Finisher. Thomas enjoyed the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and camping.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Vermell Hron.

Survivors include his wife of 4 years Linda Thomas; daughters, Theresa Coomes of Orlando, Cynthia Bader of Lakeland, Tamatha Chiles of Aiken, SC; sister, Diane Zalanka of Lakeland; 4 grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held on 2:00PM Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the family residence.