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Keith Thomas Obituary

SWEET VALLEY — Keith R. Thomas, age 52, of Sweet Valley, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.

Mr. Thomas was born in Berwick on Aug. 12, 1964, and was the son of Joyce Husted Sabol and her husband Jim, of Lehman Township, and the late Lewis B. Thomas Jr.

Keith graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1982 and was employed as a mechanic by trade.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Angela (Thomas) Selkregg and her husband, Sean, of Erial, N.J., and Kaila Thomas, of Trucksville; brothers, Lewis B. Thomas III, of Dallas, Mark Thomas, of Fort Worth, Texas, and James Sabol Jr., of Dallas; sister, Joy White, of Sweet Valley; numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Private interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lake Township. Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.

Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Times Leader from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2017.
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Fly high Keith, now ur free!!!!! Love Ya.....miss ya !!!

January 18, 2017

Keith was a great man, sincere sorry to the family's loss...we went to school together. As I have just seen him and spoke with him...sorry for the loss..to his daughters, he talked and loved you both so very much...God, bless this family at there time of loss....love ya Keith. Fly Hugh baby!! Missing our talks!!! Alice flyen hugs Keith!!!

Alice Devens Blaine

January 18, 2017

So very sorry to hear about Keith. He truly was a kind soul. We all had many good times in school. My deepest sympathy to you all. He will be missed by many.

lisa Morrow

January 18, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. May time heal the pain of your loss quickly. Take comfort that you'll have a guardian angel watching over you now!

Mark Dropko

January 15, 2017

Joyce,Jim and family,We were so sorry to learn of Keith's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.Nancy and Jim Roberts

January 15, 2017

Joyce and family,
Our sincere condolences on your loss, may your memories bring you comfort. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ralph and Sharon Stogoski

January 15, 2017

Joyce & Jim & family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Joan Jones

January 14, 2017

Dear Joyce & Jim:

I have just learned of Keith's passing; I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Keith with such fondness recalling his wonderful personality and friendliness. Memories will always keep him in our hearts. Most sincerely, Ann Asby

January 14, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family especially Angela and Kaila. Keith was such a sweet man whose love for his daughters was unsurpassed. May God Bless the family and may he be at peace.

Sandy Dobrowolski

January 14, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keith was a great guy. Prayers and thoughts for your entire family. God Bless. Lorie Bilbow (LL class of 82)

January 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of another too young to leave this world. Thoughts and prayers for the families.

January 14, 2017

Joyce, Jim, Joy and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Michele and Dave Moss

Michele Moss

January 14, 2017

Joyce, Jim and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of your sweet son...saw him grow up and play with my kids. Cannot tell you how sad I feel right now for loss. Love you all and may he RIP.

DORIS (OWENS) HANNAH

January 14, 2017

I remember all of great times growing up with Keith & Joy. Wonderful memories of our childhood. We were sooo close. RIP my old friend. My love goes to the entire family. Tami Carroll

January 14, 2017

sorry to read about Keith Our thought are with the family

susan hillman

January 14, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and family have our love and prayers.
Russ and Shirley Major- texas

January 14, 2017

Joyce, Jim, lewis, joy, mark and Jim I am so sorry to hear about Keith. He was a great guy. I am just sitting here reminiscing about the days growing up. He will be so missed. My sympathy is with everyone. The heartache is so tough but the memories make it bearable.

Rich and Carrie Jackson

January 14, 2017

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