Andrew Eugene Thames

Andrew “Drew, Jroo” Eugene Thames

January 23, 1987 – February 28, 2011

Andrew Eugene Thames of Bastrop, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 28, 2011.

He is survived by his parents Darrell and Trevelyn Thames; his brother Ernest Reigh “Bo” Thames and wife Lyssa; brother Terrence Alan “Terry” and Casey Alexander; sister Sherilyn Kristine; nephews Blake Alan Thames and Alex Gamez; niece Eulalia Sage “Layla” Thames; uncles: Earl Ross Pence and wife Kim, Donald Polaski and wife Kathy, David Polaski and wife Susie; aunts: Suzette May and husband David, Rebecca Sue Thames Beck and husband Pat, and Janet Thames Johnson and husband Rick; grandmothers: Leatrice Pence and Susie Thames; grandfather Reigh Thames; great-grandfather Ernest Baker; cousins: Jennifer Lynn Pence and Kyle Dalton Pence; and girlfriend Kate Kern.

Andrew is preceded in death by his uncle Edgar Eugene Pence and his great-grandmother Eulalia Baker.

Andrew was born in his family’s home in Bastrop, Texas , on January 23, 1987. He graduated from Bastrop High School in 2005 and was a member of The Pentecostals of Bastrop in Bastrop, Texas.

Ever curious and adventurous, Andrew enjoyed exploring computer sciences and video technology. He was well known for his clever sense of humor. His greatest joy in life was derived from being a constant source of humor and happiness in all the lives he touched. Andrew’s jubilant spirit now fills the halls of Heaven and will forever live on in all our hearts.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at The Pentecostals of Bastrop Church at 261 FM 20 at 11 AM. A fellowship will proceed immediately after. Andrew’s family wishes to convey their profound thanks and appreciation for the many friends who have offered their moral and spiritual support. Arrangemets are entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home of Elgin.