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Bernis Thomas Obituary
Bernis Edward Thomas, 90, of Mechums River, Virginia, died at his home Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
He was born November 18, 1918, in Mount Fair, Virginia. His parents were Mr. William Henry Thomas and Mrs. Myrtle Viola (Mundy) Thomas.
Beside his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Arther Thomas in 1979; a daughter, Juanita Ann "Judy" Shiflet in 1985 and a granddaughter, Monica (Thomas) Maxim in 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Cora Lee (Saylor) Thomas; a son, Kenneth E. Thomas; and a daughter, Alice T. Haney. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Bauernfeind of Baltimore, Maryland, and the Reverend Joyce Kramer of Virginia Beach, Virginia; six grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren, and cousins and nieces.
Dad served with the United States Navy for 20 years. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. He was also a member of the VFW at Yancey Mills, Virginia.
His second career began in 1959 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in the chemistry lab.
Dad was a member of Hillsboro Baptist Church for 50 years where he also served as a deacon.
A memorial service was held at Hillsboro Baptist Church on Saturday, October 3, 2009. A private burial will take place at a later date.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Linda and James Wright
October 3, 2009
Cora and Family:
We have such fond memories of time spent together with you and Bernis. My mom just adored all of yu]ou - the kindness you showed, the acceptance of all our family members. We are far richer for having known you. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Bonnie Savelle
October 2, 2009
Dear Aunt Cora, Kenny and Alice, Know that you and your families hold a special place in my heart. Uncle Tommy and you are a large part of who I am today. Every time I see a cigar box or a doll from overseas or a weeping willow...the list is really quite long. Although I won't be with you Saturday, I will be loving and praying for you.
John and Brenda Plantz
October 2, 2009
Dear Cora and family.. please know that John and I have you in our prayers..such a gentleperson will surely be missed by family.
Sabina and Rick Offley
October 2, 2009
God bless Uncle Bernis and the family. He was a wonderful man and did such good things in his life for his God, country and family. He will be missed.
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Janet Crawford
October 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. We are thinking about your family and how much Bernis meant to my Mother. I know she will miss such a dear friend.
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Paul, Janet, & Casey Crawford
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