Joseph Quenten Thomas

Joseph Quenten “Pooky” Thomas, 27, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at UT Knoxville from a short illness.  He was born in Kentucky on February 21, 1996.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanen Hodge Thomas; grandparents, Barbara Trail Hodge, Gloria Jean Thomas and Robert Louise Thomas, Sr.

Quenten is survived by his partner, Chelsey Vaske; children, Emiliah Sunflower Thomas, Rhythm Jeanene Thomas and Kyroh Quenten Thomas; father, Robert “Bob” Thomas; siblings, Justin (Kensie) Thomas, Joshua Thomas and Jocelyn Thomas; grandfather, Richard Hodge.  Also surviving are uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Pooky battled a short illness with the flu before passing away on January 6, 2024.  He graduated high school from CCHS.  After school, he started working at Sonic with his two brothers, Justin and Joshua where he met lifelong friends and captured peoples hearts with his welcoming smile and personality.  

Pooky really loved to push his physical limitations.  He loved skateboarding, doing back flips off of literally anything.  He loved collecting cards of all types.  Most important, he loved his two daughters, his son and family more than anything in this world.

Visitation with his family will be Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Farrar Hill Cemetery, Coffee Co.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net