Obituaries

James Thomas

October 1, 1946 - July 24, 2023

James Eugene Thomas, Age 76, passed away on 7/24/2023 in Lakeland, FL. He was born on 10/1/1946 in Dubois, PA to Gale and Alice Thomas. James was a PROUD United State Marine having served in the Vietnam conflict. He also had a collection of about 30 Vietnam hats from friends that he collected. He donated to St Jude’s and Wounded Soldiers every month for years. James loved his friends and would almost anything for them, from 3D printing, cooking to singing Karaoke every Wednesday night at the American Legion. But his granddaughter Avi was the air he breathed. He loved spending every moment he could with her. James will be missed by Avi, his granddaughter; and a host of friends.
Viewing will be on August 1, 2023 from 6-7pm with a funeral service following at 7pm at Central Florida Casket Store and Funeral Chapel.