The Delta State University flag will fly at half-staff today in memory of Fred Thomas, who died Thursday, Sept. 21 at Bolivar Medical Center.
Thomas was a custodian at Delta State for 14 years before his retirement in 2014.
The funeral service is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at United Baptist Church in Cleveland with Rev. Sammie Rash officiating. Burial will follow in Merigold Cemetery.
Visitation is set for 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at W.S. Brandon Mortuary in Cleveland and beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at United Baptist Church.