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Douglas Thomas
(1945 - 2008)
Douglas Thomas, 63, of Petersburg, died on November 17, 2008 at 2:00 am at
his residence. He was born on February 6, 1945 in Oakford to Winfred and Vivian
Fry Thomas. He married Elinor “Kay” Powell.
He is survived by a son, Gary Alan (Katrina) Thomas of Kangaroo Valley,
Australia; two step daughters, Kathy Goebel of Springfield and Kelly Smith of
Springfield; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Julius
Thomas of Petersburg; and three sisters, Carol Cowan of Green Valley, Janet
Barnes of Petersburg, and Adaline Woolsey of Salisbury.
One sister, and one granddaughter preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of the US Army, and served in Vietnam. He was a member of
Tallula Sportsmen Club, a life member of the VFW and AMVETS, and a 40-year
member of IBEW.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:30 am at
Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. Rev. Clint Cook will be officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 5:00 pm till 7:00
pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to American Lung Association.
Online memorials may be made at www. hurleyfh.com
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