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Charles THOMAS Obituary
Born May 12, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Charles "Chuck" Thomas Sr. served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945. He was a member of the 15th Anti-Aircraft Replacement Training Center Army Service Forces Band. In 1943, he married Martha Elizabeth Tillery. Their union produced one son, Charles Sidney Thomas Jr.
Charles Sr. is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Thomas; a son, Charles Jr., and daughter-in-law, Vivian Thomas of Hampton, Va.; two grandchildren, Michael K. Thomas of Denver, Colo., and Kelli M. Thomas of Norfolk, Va.; four great-grandchildren; two siblings, Edwin Thomas and Eleanor Jones, both of Nevada; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held noon Thursday, July 1, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 3509 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, Va. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church immediately following the interment. A viewing of Mr. Thomas will be held on Wednesday, June 30, from noon to 6 p.m. at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent www.cookebros.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Auburn Mann
June 24, 2019
God bless you. It has been a couple of years since you have joined our heavenly father and we miss you and still cherish all of the memories. Rest in Heaven (Mann Family)
Terri Goodman-Henry
July 2, 2010
Chuck,
I was sorry to hear the news about your Father's passing. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Auburn Mann
July 1, 2010
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Charles Thomas, our condolences and prayers go out to the Thomas family. I have known Mr. Thomas all of my life and he has always been a kind, strong, thoughtful, and considerate man. I know God will continue to bless your family and comfort you during this period of your lives. God bless you.
Auburn Jr, Andrea, Auburn Andrew, Maya
Mann
LJ Paquin
July 1, 2010
Chuck,
I hear a trumpet blowing and its coming from the Heavens....You know that your Dad is with our Lord Jesus and at peace..memories are everlasting..my prayers to you and your family
June 30, 2010
I was truly sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Thomas. He has always been a kind and classy gentleman. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace.
God Bless,
Sheryl Mann & Family
June 30, 2010
Chuck,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult part of life.
Ken Kiah
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