Edwin D. 'Eddie' Thomas, 71
JULY 17, 2008 - Zanesville Times Recorder
DRESDEN - Edwin D. "Eddie" Thomas, 71, of Dresden, went home to be with his Lord at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, with his wife and children at his side.
Mr. Thomas was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Madison Township, a son of the late Chester and Edna Prince Thomas. He was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School and in 1960 enlisted in the U.S. Army and served at Fort Riley, Kan., where his grandson is currently stationed following service in Afghanistan. Mr. Thomas had worked for Cannon's Bakery and then worked as a custodian for 24 years at Tri-Valley Schools, first at the high school Annex building and many years at the high school. He was a member of the Dresden Grange and the Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are wife, Patricia S. (Knicely) Thomas, whom he married Dec. 29, 1960; children, Brenda K. Black, Cindy (Mike) Robinson, Mark (Kathy) Thomas, Michael Thomas and Valerie (John) Williams; 18 grandchildren, Shantelle (Nick) Robinson, Billie Jo Black and Andrew Harvey, Kayla Black and Dustin Weese, Lindsey Noland, Kyle Noland, Michael (Jennie) Robinson Jr., Amy Robinson, Tami (Brent) Depuy, Kurtis E. Thomas, Kenneth (Maggie) Thomas, Danae Thomas, Carol Thomas, Michael Thomas Jr., Trent Bagley, Tylor Bagley, Erika Williams, John Williams Jr., David Williams II; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Yingling; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis A. Thomas; and his stepmother, Pauline Thomas.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday July 18, at the Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home in Dresden.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Sharon Williamson and Mr. Thomas's son, Pastor Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online Guestbook: www.vocfh.com
JULY 17, 2008 - Zanesville Times Recorder
DRESDEN - Edwin D. "Eddie" Thomas, 71, of Dresden, went home to be with his Lord at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, with his wife and children at his side.
Mr. Thomas was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Madison Township, a son of the late Chester and Edna Prince Thomas. He was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School and in 1960 enlisted in the U.S. Army and served at Fort Riley, Kan., where his grandson is currently stationed following service in Afghanistan. Mr. Thomas had worked for Cannon's Bakery and then worked as a custodian for 24 years at Tri-Valley Schools, first at the high school Annex building and many years at the high school. He was a member of the Dresden Grange and the Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are wife, Patricia S. (Knicely) Thomas, whom he married Dec. 29, 1960; children, Brenda K. Black, Cindy (Mike) Robinson, Mark (Kathy) Thomas, Michael Thomas and Valerie (John) Williams; 18 grandchildren, Shantelle (Nick) Robinson, Billie Jo Black and Andrew Harvey, Kayla Black and Dustin Weese, Lindsey Noland, Kyle Noland, Michael (Jennie) Robinson Jr., Amy Robinson, Tami (Brent) Depuy, Kurtis E. Thomas, Kenneth (Maggie) Thomas, Danae Thomas, Carol Thomas, Michael Thomas Jr., Trent Bagley, Tylor Bagley, Erika Williams, John Williams Jr., David Williams II; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Yingling; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis A. Thomas; and his stepmother, Pauline Thomas.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday July 18, at the Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home in Dresden.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Sharon Williamson and Mr. Thomas's son, Pastor Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online Guestbook: www.vocfh.com
Edwin D. 'Eddie' Thomas, 71
JULY 17, 2008 - Zanesville Times Recorder
DRESDEN - Edwin D. "Eddie" Thomas, 71, of Dresden, went home to be with his Lord at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, with his wife and children at his side.
Mr. Thomas was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Madison Township, a son of the late Chester and Edna Prince Thomas. He was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School and in 1960 enlisted in the U.S. Army and served at Fort Riley, Kan., where his grandson is currently stationed following service in Afghanistan. Mr. Thomas had worked for Cannon's Bakery and then worked as a custodian for 24 years at Tri-Valley Schools, first at the high school Annex building and many years at the high school. He was a member of the Dresden Grange and the Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are wife, Patricia S. (Knicely) Thomas, whom he married Dec. 29, 1960; children, Brenda K. Black, Cindy (Mike) Robinson, Mark (Kathy) Thomas, Michael Thomas and Valerie (John) Williams; 18 grandchildren, Shantelle (Nick) Robinson, Billie Jo Black and Andrew Harvey, Kayla Black and Dustin Weese, Lindsey Noland, Kyle Noland, Michael (Jennie) Robinson Jr., Amy Robinson, Tami (Brent) Depuy, Kurtis E. Thomas, Kenneth (Maggie) Thomas, Danae Thomas, Carol Thomas, Michael Thomas Jr., Trent Bagley, Tylor Bagley, Erika Williams, John Williams Jr., David Williams II; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Yingling; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis A. Thomas; and his stepmother, Pauline Thomas.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday July 18, at the Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home in Dresden.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Sharon Williamson and Mr. Thomas's son, Pastor Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online Guestbook: www.vocfh.com
JULY 17, 2008 - Zanesville Times Recorder
DRESDEN - Edwin D. "Eddie" Thomas, 71, of Dresden, went home to be with his Lord at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, with his wife and children at his side.
Mr. Thomas was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Madison Township, a son of the late Chester and Edna Prince Thomas. He was a 1958 graduate of Jefferson High School and in 1960 enlisted in the U.S. Army and served at Fort Riley, Kan., where his grandson is currently stationed following service in Afghanistan. Mr. Thomas had worked for Cannon's Bakery and then worked as a custodian for 24 years at Tri-Valley Schools, first at the high school Annex building and many years at the high school. He was a member of the Dresden Grange and the Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are wife, Patricia S. (Knicely) Thomas, whom he married Dec. 29, 1960; children, Brenda K. Black, Cindy (Mike) Robinson, Mark (Kathy) Thomas, Michael Thomas and Valerie (John) Williams; 18 grandchildren, Shantelle (Nick) Robinson, Billie Jo Black and Andrew Harvey, Kayla Black and Dustin Weese, Lindsey Noland, Kyle Noland, Michael (Jennie) Robinson Jr., Amy Robinson, Tami (Brent) Depuy, Kurtis E. Thomas, Kenneth (Maggie) Thomas, Danae Thomas, Carol Thomas, Michael Thomas Jr., Trent Bagley, Tylor Bagley, Erika Williams, John Williams Jr., David Williams II; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Yingling; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Lewis A. Thomas; and his stepmother, Pauline Thomas.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday July 18, at the Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home in Dresden.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Sharon Williamson and Mr. Thomas's son, Pastor Mark Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online Guestbook: www.vocfh.com
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