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Wendell J.
Thomas
Wendell J. Thomas, 78, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on
January 20, 2014 at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.
Wendell was born on July 19, 1935 in New Madison, Ohio to the late
Forrest and Orpha (Hill) Thomas.
Wendell was a graduate of New Madison Schools and was self employed in
construction as a contractor his whole life. He was a member of the New
Madison United Methodist Church where he served on several committees.
Wendell served his country honorably in the United States Army, serving
in Korea and also as a member of the New Madison Volunteer Fire
Department. He was a member of the New Madison Kiwanis for over 48
years. Wendell enjoyed woodworking, fishing, family vacations and
spending time with his family. Wendell was a big fan of Tri Village
sports and The Ohio State football team.
In addition to his parents, Wendell is preceded in death by his wife,
Linda Thomas who passed away in January, 2007; a sister, Phyllis
Thomas; a brother, Lowell Thomas; an infant sister, Eileen Thomas, a
step mother, Mae Thomas.
Wendell is survived by a son, Tony and Shawn Thomas of New Paris; a
daughter, Terri Thomas of Chino Hills, California;three grandchildren,
Seth, Shaye and Justice Thomas of New Paris; nieces and nephews, Totty
Davis, Mike Thomas and Alysa Comfort of Florida and Pat Thomas and
Kelly Thomas of New Madison.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014
at 12:00 PM at New Madison United Methodist Church in New Madison with
Rev. Carol Duffield officiating. The family will receive friends two
hours prior to the service beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in
Miller Homestead Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
request donations be made to Tri Village Education Foundation, New
Madison Kiwanis or New Madison United Methodist Church. Services
entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com
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