Jerry Melvin Thomason, a resident of Sonora, passed away on Saturday, August 30, at his home. There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, 2 to 4 pm at the Sheriff’s Posse Clubhouse in Jamestown. Please bring side dish/dessert; dress is casual. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA/Hospice of the Sierra, P.O. Box 4805, Sonora, CA 95370 or to the Joshua Ditler Foundation of Hope, El Dorado Bank, 22990 Joaquin Gulley Road, Twain Harte, CA 95383. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.