Theo J. Thomas, 84, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on January 25, 1927 in Wolf Lake, IN to Carlton L. & Edna (Galloway) Thomas.
He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1945 from Syracuse High School. He formerly worked at Brock Bins in Milford, IN for several years & at Weatherhead Corp. in Syracuse for 20 years. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse.
He is survived by:
Daughter- Beckie Thomas of South Bend, IN
Son – Carl (Becky) Thomas of Mishawaka, IN
4 Grand & 11 Gt. Grandchildren
1 Brother – DeWitt Thomas of Syracuse
Lifetime Companion – Phyllis Weaver of Fort Wayne, IN
He is preceded in death by his parents & 1 Gt. Granddaughter – Brooklyn Thomas.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN. Memorial service will follow on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Herr of the church officiating. Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.
Memorial bequest may be given to Parkview Home Health Care and Hospice, 240 S. Jefferson, Suite C, Huntington, IN 46750 or Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.