Celebration of Life services for Mr. Gearld E. Thomas, of Shreveport, will be Friday, October 23, 2026, at Noon, in the Chapel of Washington's & Smith's Paradise Funeral Home, 1842 Barton Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107. Dr. Ricky Thomas officiating.  Public Viewing will be Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Funeral Home. Flowers for the service may be purchased from Treva’s Flowers at 318-344-7744.