Paden Joe Thomas

Paden Joe Thomas was born April 29, 2006, in Ada, OK, to Christopher Levi and Christina Beth (Mann) Thomas. He passed from this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, near Tecumseh, OK, at the young age of 19 years 4 months and 2 days.

Paden, a lifelong resident of Davis, attended Davis Public Schools from Pre-K through twelfth grade. During high school, he was active in football, powerlifting, and E-Sports. After graduating from Davis High School, Class of 2024, Paden pursued his childhood dream of attending Oklahoma State University. From the time the boy could walk and talk, OSU and Pistol Pete were foremost in his mind. Paden had just started his second year at OSU, studying Sports Media.

Paden was the type of kid that every parent dreamed of having. He had great morals, he was kind, polite, patient, and caring. He was the kind of kid that parents wanted their kids to be around. Simply put, Paden was truly a good kid. He enjoyed gaming with his friends, hunting and attending concerts, as well as working out every day.

Paden, a gentle giant with a heart for others, was known for always clowning around and bringing laughter to those around him. He looked out for his friends and always made sure they got to their destinations safely. He had a special bond with his Nana (Paula) and was often referred to as “Nana’s little buddy.”

Although his life was cut short, Paden made a very positive impact on his many friends and family in his 19 years of life. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him. One last time for Paden, “GO POKES!!!”

Survivors include his parents, Levi & Beth Thomas; his brothers, Jason and Schane Thomas; paternal grandparents, Bo & Paula Thomas; maternal grandparents, David & Mary (Weldon) Mann, all of Davis; paternal great-grandmother, Louise Thomas; aunt, Crystal (Thomas) Ingram & husband Jerry; uncles, Shorty Mann & wife Heather and David “Bubba” Mann & wife Christa; numerous great aunts and uncles; as well as many cousins including Dalton Ingram wife Paige and daughter Lynlee, Ashton Ingram and son Daxton Love, Dakota Mann & wife Keely and sons Jextyn & Briggston, Tanner Mann & wife Macy and daughters Vanessa & Tessa, Zack Mann & wife Cassie and children Jennifer, Alexandra, Connor, Phoebe, & Addison, and Ava & Gemma Mann.

Funeral services will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Davis, with Pastor Willard McCartney, Jr., and Brother Roy Conner officiating. Interment will follow at the Green Hill Cemetery, in Davis. The family will receive friends from 4-6PM on Tuesday evening, September 9th, at the funeral home. Friends and family are encouraged to sign Paden’s casket during that time.