Lloyd E. Thomas
CARDINGTON: Lloyd E. Thomas, age 91, of Cardington, died Friday, April 3, 2015 at Bennington Glenn Nursing Center. He was born on December 16, 1923 in Cardington to the late Dale and W. Pearl (Howard) Thomas.
Lloyd was a carpenter and contractor for almost 60 years. He was the owner of Lloyd Thomas Construction and built over 600 houses, churches and businesses. Lloyd graduated from Cardington Lincoln High School with the Class of 1941. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II.
Lloyd attended the Fairview United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working, playing softball, watching sports on TV, and family gatherings were his favorite. He was named Businessman of the Year on June 11, 2011.
On June 7, 1947 Lloyd married Juanita Sagar in Cardington, who preceded him in death on January 7, 2000.
Lloyd is survived by one son, Larry (Dorothy) Thomas of Cardington; three daughters, Linda (Dean) Brown of Cardington, Pamela (Ken) Groves of Cardington and Dixie (Jeff) Biehl of Upper Arlington; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clydelle (Mary) Thomas of Cardington.
In addition to his wife and parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Hull and Rosanna Nida.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Gompf Funeral Home, 440 Center Street in Cardington. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the funeral home at 11:00 am with Pastor Gary Lamb-Hart officiating. Following the service the burial will take place in the Glendale Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Fairview United Methodist Church, c/o Dana Keen, 930 County Road 148, Cardington, OH 43315.
Those wishing to share a memory of Lloyd or to express a condolence to the Thomas family may do so by visiting www.gompffh.com
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Lloyd built us a beautiful home 2 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't marvel at the beautiful craftsmanship. He was a very sweet man who was there for us through every step of the build and there's no way we could possibly thank him enough. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Calvin & Jodi Thompson
April 6, 2015
We are thinking of you as you go thru this journey...not alone...but with the heartfelt prayers of all your family and friends...
He left quite a legacy in all that he built and in the family he was so proud to be a part of...
Deb Ferguson
April 6, 2015
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