THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED DEPUTY JAMES L. THOMAS.  HE PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 30, 2023. JAMES STARTED WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON DECEMBER 4, 1969.  HE RETIRED AS A DEPUTY WORKING AT RECORDS AND IDENTIFICATION BUREAU ON MARCH 18, 1998.

 

JAMES WAS A VETERAN AND SERVED IN THE AIR FORCE.

 

THE SERVICES WILL BE PRIVATE.