Thomas, Olen (Sheriff)
Passed: 1987-10-01
Age: 61
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1987-10-07
Information: Olen (Sheriff) Thomas, 61, of Sandyville, died October 1, 1987, at the Camden-Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Forrest and Lina Archer Thomas. He was retired from Ames Co. A member of the Lockhart United Methodist Church, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army, and was a farmer. Surviving: wife, Lyla Morrison Thomas; daughters, Karla Spear of Sandyville, Cheryl Rhodes of Ripley; sons, Harold D. of Ravenswood, Nolen R. and Scott G., both of Sandyville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services were Sunday at the Straight-Tucker Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Allen Johnson and Paul Parsons officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville.