1931
GERALD
2010
GERALD JAY THOMAS
June 8, 1931 — April 4, 2010
Gerald Jay Thomas of Valley City passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Hospice of Medina at the Inn. He was 78 years old. Gerald was born June 8, 1931 to Charles and Trella (nee Alwine) Thomas in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and graduated from Johnstown High in 1950.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Billie Ann Thomas, his three older brothers Forrest, Harold, and Eugene, and his parents.
Gerald was employed for 32 years by Bethlehem Steel and was the Chief Engineer in their Cleveland office. He enjoyed playing golf and raising horses. He taught Power Squadron classes and volunteered as a tax preparer for seniors. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Medina.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his sons Blake Thomas of Richmond, Virginia and Mr. Kim Thomas of Seville, Ohio. He had 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also his lifelong friend from childhood Melvin Allison of Akron.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Friday, April 9, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Medina. Friends may join the family for visitation at the Church from 10:00 to 10:30. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Valley City.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 797 North Court Street, Medina, Ohio 44256.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Billie Ann Thomas, his three older brothers Forrest, Harold, and Eugene, and his parents.
Gerald was employed for 32 years by Bethlehem Steel and was the Chief Engineer in their Cleveland office. He enjoyed playing golf and raising horses. He taught Power Squadron classes and volunteered as a tax preparer for seniors. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Medina.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his sons Blake Thomas of Richmond, Virginia and Mr. Kim Thomas of Seville, Ohio. He had 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Also his lifelong friend from childhood Melvin Allison of Akron.
Friends may join the family for visitation on Friday, April 9, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Medina. Friends may join the family for visitation at the Church from 10:00 to 10:30. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Valley City.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 797 North Court Street, Medina, Ohio 44256.
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