The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-15
PROF. G. W. THOMAS DEAD.
Distinguished Montgomery Educator
 Passes Away.

- Distinguished Montgomery Educator
 Passes Away.
 After an attack that confined him to his bed for about two weeks, at his home. 601 Adams Street. Prof. George w. Thomas died at 4;30 o'clock yester- day afternoon.
 Professor Thomas had been a citizen of Alabama a great many years. He was widely known for his many vir- tues. Nearly a half century he was an efficient. painstaking educator in Montgomery, in which work he was not excelled. Many are the men in this community. and State who have gone out from under his instruction and ad- vice to battle with the world. With bowed heads and saddened hearts, they will learn of his death.
 Professor Thomas was born in Hub bardton, Vermont, January l, 1928. He prepared for college work in Brandon. Vt, and, having the educator's turn of mind, he selected that great profession. Being well-equipped for his profession, he sought a congenial field. Leaving the home of his boyhood, he turned his face southward. casting his fortune in Alabama, where his ability and success as an educator gave him distinction.
 His first work was that of Professor of Ancient Languages in the East Ala bama Female College at Tuskegee, dur ing the years 1S55-1S60. Possessing selfreliance. and with a determination asserting itself, he concluded to move to Montgomery. where he established and was principal of the Boys Select School. from 1860 to 1885. Ills next move was to Tuscaloosa as President of the Central Female College in 1sS5-G. Thence he returned to Montgomery as Principal of the Boys High School in 1886.
 For many years Professor Thomas served On the Examining Board for Teachers of public instruction in Mont gomery County, and up to a few years ago continued his Iabors as teacher of boys, finally retiring from his work of love.
 Professor Thomas was of New Eng land ancestry and was one of eleven children, three Of whom survive him, his two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Allen of Boston, Mrs. Ettie Kendall of Athol, Mass, and one brother. A. Nj. Thomas of Battle Creek. Mich.
 Professor Thomas was spoken of in the family as his mothers boy" and his devoted life as a son attest the high qualities of his heart and mind.
 He became a Christian early in life. connecting hlmSelf With the Baptist Church and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery for about thirty years. most of which time he was superintendent of the Sunday school With all of his accomplish ments he was exceedingly fond of mu- sic. and was nearly all his life leader of his church choir. In 1879 he trans- ferred his church membership to the Adams Street Baptist Church, where he was an active member, and official.
 He had been in falling health for more than a year. Loved ones and friends noticed his decline and he him. self recognized that his end was fast approaching. when he must sever those ties which bound him to home and loved ones, yet without a murmur. sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust he awaited the summons which called him from time to eternity, from physical pain to celestial joy.
 Professor Thomas was married three times. He leaves one son, MT. George A. Thomas and two daughters, Mrs. May Lutz and Miss Delle Thomas, and five grandchildren, all of Montgomery. The funeral services will be held al the Adams Street Baptist Church Thursday morning,