Thomas, John Keith

Passed: 2015-03-08

Age: 67

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2015-03-10

Information: John Keith Thomas, 67, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born January 27, 1948 in Spencer WV, son of the late Dennie C. and Gertrude E. Rhodes Thomas.  John was retired from GKN where he was employed for 38 years.  He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Thomas, brother-in-law, Carl Price and a nephew, Ricky Price.  John is survived by his wife, Sharon M. Jackson Thomas of Gallipolis; one daughter, Annette (Lonnie) Sanders of Gallipolis; a son, Randy Thomas of Ripley WV; two sisters, Ruth Ann (Chester) Ray of Ripley WV and Cathleen Price of Gay WV; three brothers, Charles (Ida) Thomas and Gary Thomas, both of Harmony WV and Darrell (Amy) Thomas of Pigeon Roost WV; four grandchildren, Cynthia Nataly, Christina Galvan, Lonnie Dale Sanders II, and Keith Thomas; three great-grandchildren; special friends, Anita Davis, Lloyd and Donna Shaver, and Carl Veith; several nieces and nephews and his special pet dogs, Belle and Benny.  Services will be 1 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Willis Funeral Home with Pastors Alfred Holley and Bob Wiseman officiating.  Burial will be in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Pt. Pleasant WV.  Friends may call Wednesday from 11 am until time of service.  Pallbearers will be Lonnie Sanders, Lonnie Dale Sanders II, Randy Thomas, Ricky Jackson, Ryan Jackson and Randy Jackson.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dave and Rick Jackson.  Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to sent e-mail condolences.