John C. Thomas Sr.

Thomas

John C. Thomas Sr., 76, of Meyersdale, died July 15, 2016 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born March 13, 1940 in Meyersdale, the son of the late Frank B. and Irene (Bolden) Thomas. Preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Frank Thomas; and sister-in-law: Anna Ruth Thomas.

Survived by his wife of 42 years, the former Claudia Hughes; children: Christina and husband Jerry Bowman, Julie Thomas, and Brian Thomas, all of Meyersdale; John C. Thomas Jr, and wife Sara, Kittanning, and Laura Thomas, Pittsburgh; grandchildren: Christian, Kaitlyn, and Cassandra, at home; and Timothy, Joshua, Easton, Rachel, and Abby.

Also survived by his brothers: Dr. Terry Thomas and wife Joan, Williamsburg; Adrian Thomas, and Dr. Nathan Thomas and wife Kathy, both of Meyersdale; sister-in-law: Marion Thomas, Hancock, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, Meyersdale.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren and reading. He was known as “Uncle John” to the employees and customers at F.B. Thomas Drug Store, where he was a clerk for many years.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Price Funeral Service, Meyersdale, where vigil service will be held Sunday evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, Meyersdale, with Father Alan Thomas, John’s nephew and Godchild, officiating. Committal SS. Philip and James Cemetery.

Arrangements by Price Funeral Service, Inc., Meyersdale. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com)

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