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Sean Thomas Obituary

Sean Padraig Thomas VIRGINIA BEACH - Sean Padraig Thomas, 42, died Feb. 15, 2009, in Virginia Beach. A native of Norfolk, he was formerly employed as a landscaping supervisor. He is survived by three daughters, Chasity Ward and Brittney Ward, both of Alaska, and Raven Ratliff of Virginia Beach; his mother, Emily Tanksley Ruebsaman of Washington, D.C.; and his aunt, Ellen Thomas of Virginia Beach. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will greet friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, today from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 18, 2009.

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Neighbors

February 21, 2009

To the Thomas family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you draw comfort and strength from God as he promises to be with us during our times of distress. May you also draw comfort and strength from the many accounts in His Word that give us hope.

Both Luke 7:11-17 & 8:40-56 relate the joy that was experienced by parents whose child was just resurrected by Jesus and returned to them. We can expect to experience that same joy when our loved ones are resurrected in the future. Sean is now in God's memory with the hopes of being among the many who will return to life on a righteous, peaceful earth.

May these bible-based promises bring you a bit of solace at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Sue and Tom Sams

February 19, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Linda Founds

February 18, 2009

Sincere condolences to Sean's family and friends. I cannot be with you at Forest Lawn, but I will be with you in prayer.

Neva Larkin

February 18, 2009

While Fuzzy is in Norfolk - Tara and I would like to send our condolences with love to Ellen and Raven. We are as close as the telephone if we are needed. Sean's short life is a reminder to us all to live each day to the fullest.

Rick Heard

February 18, 2009

RIP Sean P We will miss you buddy!

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