Paden, a lifelong resident of Davis, attended Davis Public Schools from Pre-K through 12th grade. During high school, he was active in football, powerlifting, and E-Sports. After graduating from Davis High School, Class of 2024, Paden pursued his childhood dream of attending Oklahoma State University. From the time the boy could walk and talk, OSU and Pistol Pete were foremost in his mind. Paden had just started his second year at OSU, studying Sports Media.

Paden was the type of kid who every parent dreamed of having. He had great morals, he was kind, polite, patient, and caring. He was the kind of kid that parents wanted their kids to be around. Simply put, Paden was truly a good kid. He enjoyed gaming with his friends, hunting and attending concerts, as well as working out every day.

Paden, a gentle giant with a heart for others, was known for always clowning around and bringing laughter to those around him. He looked out for his friends and always made sure they got to their destinations safely. He had a special bond with his Nana (Paula) and was often referred to as “Nana’s little buddy.”

Although his life was cut short, Paden made a very positive impact on his many friends and family in his 19 years of life. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him. One last time for Paden, “GO POKES!!!”

Survivors include his parents, Levi and Beth Thomas; his brothers, Jason and Schane Thomas; paternal grandparents, Bo and Paula Thomas; maternal grandparents, David and Mary (Weldon) Mann, all of Davis; paternal great-grandmother, Louise Thomas; aunt, Crystal (Thomas) Ingram and husband Jerry; uncles, Shorty Mann and wife Heather and David “Bubba” Mann and wife Christa; numerous great aunts and uncles; as well as many cousins including Dalton Ingram wife Paige and daughter Lynlee, Ashton Ingram and son Daxton Love, Dakota Mann and wife Keely and sons Jextyn and Briggston, Tanner Mann and wife Macy and daughters Vanessa and Tessa, Zack Mann and wife Cassie and children Jennifer, Alexandra, Connor, Phoebe, and Addison, and Ava and Gemma Mann.

Funeral were held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept, 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Davis, with Pastor Willard McCartney, Jr., and Brother Roy Conner officiating. Interment followed at the Green Hill Cemetery, in Davis.

Services were “Entrusted To” HALE’S Funeral Home of Davis, OK. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.