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George William Thomas Jr.

1927 - 2013

George William Thomas Jr. obituary, 1927-2013

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

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George Thomas Obituary

George William Thomas, Jr.

Dec. 10, 1927

July 12, 2013

Surrounded by his family, George William Thomas, Jr., affectionately known as Grandpa George and Dad by many, passed away after a lengthly illness on July 12, 2013.

Born on December 10, 1927 in Stockton, California, he was the son of G.W. and Lena (Gordon) Thomas, Senior.

He attended local schools and upon graduation entered the family business, Stockton Chemical Company. The Sullivan Act prevented him from enlisting in the Army for WWII but he was able to serve his country as a Sergeant in the California National Guard for 10 years, having one of the top gun crews in the state.

In 1960, he and his family moved to Reno, where he worked 26 years as a glazier for Alpine Glass and Twin City Glass. He retired in 1986.

He was active in several organizations and enjoyed square dancing. He was president of the Reno Promenaders and the Spring Festival held yearly at the Convention Center. He also coached Little League.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Corrinne; daughter Jeanne Naccarato (Drew) of Edmond, OK; son Scott Thomas (Kaci) of Reno; grandchildren Donald Zimmerman (Kelly) of Reno; Emily Lange (Jim) of Mesa, AZ; and Paul Zimmerman of Edmond, OK; step-grandchildren Tracie (David) Raynham of Aloha, OR; Brett (Piper) Naccarato of Livermore, CA; and Mandy Naccarato of Oakland, CA; great-grandchildren Oliver and Harper Zimmerman of Reno; and step-great-grandchild Evelyn Raynham of Aloha, OR; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Jan Thomas, and several half-brothers and sisters.

The family extends their grateful thanks to Dr. Jerry Zebrack, Regent Care Center and the owners and staff of Royal Heights Group Care Home.

Private funeral arrangements were held.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Suite B, Reno, NV 89502.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2013.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful man!

July 22, 2013

So many years, so many laughs, you will be missed George, thanks for being like a second dad, and moreover, a friend.

Steve Wotherspoon

July 22, 2013

What a great guy. You will be missed by all.

Larry, Judy, Keirstin Stansbury

July 21, 2013

We will love and miss you forever.
Thanks for everything you did for us and for being our dad!
Love
Scott and Kaci

Scott & Kaci Thomas

July 20, 2013

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