Jake Naylor

Thomas

Jake Naylor Thomas, a long-time resident of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away at age 78 on Thursday, November 17, 2022.  He was born on February 5, 1944 to the late Otis and Roberta Thomas.

Jake was a devoted business owner in Wichita Falls, Texas. Jake inherited Otis Thomas Auto Sales "The Walking Man's Friend" from his father who founded the business. His sales career introduced him to many interesting people and provided many opportunities for him to make an impact in the community.

Known affectionately to some as "Jake The Snake", Jake was the life of every party and a loyal friend to many people throughout his life.  He had a passion for helping others and would do almost anything to help people get back on their feet.

Jake was an active man and enjoyed being outdoors. One of his greatest life accomplishments was completing the Boston Marathon in 1992 at the age of 48. He loved watersports too – swimming and skiing were some of his favorite activities.  He spent most of his free time making memories with friends and family and taking people out on his boat at Possum Kingdom Lake. He also enjoyed spending time watching sports, always rooting for the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Jake was best known for his generous spirit, his charismatic nature, and his work-hard-play-hard mentality.  Jake is survived by his two daughters, Liberty Kisner and Jennifer Thomas, and his grandchildren Geordy and Logan Deatherage.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Hospice of Wichita Falls. Friends and family are invited to come and share fond memories and stories.

The family would like to thank the staff at University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation and Hospice teams for their compassionate care during Jake's (aka Mr President's) stay.