Anthony Ray Thomas Jr., age 6, of Jacksonville, Illinois, son of Anthony Thomas Sr. and Ana Rojas, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Jr. is survived by his parents; sisters, Kasiah, Kataleia, and Azalea; paternal grandma, Donelle Thomas; and maternal grandparents, Gloria and Jose Rojas. He is also survived by his aunt and uncles, Lucero, Ulises, and Tony Rojas, and Joshua Thomas; great aunt and uncle, Lori and Arthur Singleton; godfather, Ryan Slaughter; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandma, Sheryl Thomas, “ggma”; and paternal great grandfather, Bob Thomas, “Grandpa Thomas.”

Jr. was born July 16, 2020, in Sacramento, California. He loved being a big brother to his sisters and playing tag with them. He was always a ball full of energy, excited and running around. Jr. liked helping his mom clean and grandma (Donelle) with baking. He absolutely loved time spent with his grandparents. Jr. always had an appetite for good food and liked to camp and fish. Like his dad, he loved the Dallas Cowboys and they cheered them on together. Some of his favorite toys were his monster trucks, always saying to them, “Go faster!” He loved any and all things Spider-man, his favorite superhero. Jr. always brought so much energy and joy to the people around him.

A private service will be held and cremation rites accorded. Memorial donations are suggested to the GoFundMe organized by his aunt, Lucero, to assist Jr.’s immediate family. To donate, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-anthony-juniors-family-7ga6c. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family with arrangements.