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David William Thomas Sr., 63, of Scottdale, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 2001, in Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Dave was born Oct. 22, 1938, in Everson, a son of the late
Henry and Emma Musgrove Thomas.
Dave was a loving father, grandfather and brother to his family. He formerly worked as a carpenter in the Scottdale area with his brother,
Henry, for many years. He was formerly affiliated with the First Baptist Church in Scottdale and was a graduate of Scottdale High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Dave attained the rank of technician 4th class during peacetime efforts. Dave enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. Dave is survived by his loving children,
David ``Bill'' Thomas Jr. and wife, Julie (Harbison), of Everson,
Douglas Thomas Sr. and wife, Michele (Mackey), of Scottdale,
Dennis Thomas and wife, Bobbie Kay (Giles), of Connellsville,
Dwayne Thomas Sr. and wife, Aimee (Hoffman), of Cleveland, Ohio,
Donald Thomas Sr. and wife, Beth (Rugg), of Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Thomas Sr. and fiancee,
Dawn Backstrom, of Scottdale and Darla Thomas Conty and husband,
Philip P. Conty, of Everson, and their mother, Eleanor Campbell
Scardina of Scottdale; his 18 grandchildren; his sisters and brothers,
Harry Thomas, Alverda ``Sis'' Dugger and husband, Harry,
"Phil'' Jess Thomas and wife, Ella Jean, and Henry Thomas and wife,
Barbara, all of Scottdale, Ruth Wingrove of New Bedford, Mass.,
Freda Dugger and husband, Joseph, of Everson, Reda Weimer of Everson and
Joseph Thomas and wife, Shawnley, of Scottdale; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his grandson,
Joseph G. Thomas, in May 1986; and a brother, John Thomas.
Family and friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St.,
Scottdale, 724-887-5300, e-mail: fergfh a1usa.net. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. George W. Rath Jr. officiating. Graveside committal services and interment will follow in Scottdale Cemetery.
Love Lasts Forever!
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