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In memory of
Rev. John William Thomas
December 4, 1944 - October 9, 2023
Dec 4, 1944 - Oct 9, 2023
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In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Rockbridge Area Hospice or Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
$2,250.00
Raised by 23 people
Obituary
Reverend John Wm Thomas, 78, of Lexington, Virginia, peacefully departed this world October 9th in the warm embrace of his beloved wife Valerie, surrounded by his loving family. A longtime fundraising professional, he raised more than $1 billion for a wide variety of causes during his career.
Born December 4, 1944, in Oakland, California, to Navy Chaplain George Earl Thomas Sr., and violinist Carmel Madeline (Desantis) Thomas, John credited their 17 moves, courtesy of the …
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I had been to Yankee Stadium the night before and was still retching from the tainted hot dog the next day when John ca…
I had been to Yankee Stadium the night before and was still retching from the tainted hot dog the n…
I had been to Yankee Stadium the night before and was still retc…
The memorial service and celebration of John's life were beautiful ways of preparing to honor him and his birthday toda…
The memorial service and celebration of John's life were beautiful ways of preparing to honor him a…
The memorial service and celebration of John's life were beautif…
Today is John's birthday - nobody loved their birthday more than John!
Today is John's birthday - nobody loved their birthday more than John!
Today is John's birthday - nobody loved their birthday more tha…
Rev. John Thomas was our angel from heaven when our son was diagnosed with kidney disease. He ensured that we receiv…
Rev. John Thomas was our angel from heaven when our son was diagnosed with kidney disease. He ens…
Rev. John Thomas was our angel from heaven when our son was dia…
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Community Involvement
Church
Attendee of
Trinity United Methodist Church
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
Rockbridge Area Hospice
Charity
Volunteer of
Friends of Kaduna Centre
Charity
Volunteer of
Trinity United Methodist Church
Timeline
Born
December 4th, 1944
Passed away
October 9th, 2023
Lexington, VA
Survived by
Valerie Thomas
Wife
Parker Thomas
Son
Colby Strickland
Daughter
Merribeth Thomas
Daughter
George Thomas
Brother
Alan Thomas
Cousin
Predeceased by
Carmel Thomas
Mother
George Thomas
Father
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Other key details
Cause of death
Brain cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to
Rockbridge Area Hospice or Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke.
$2,250.00
Raised by 23 people
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