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Todd Lynn Thomas, 36, of Vinton, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009. Todd was employed by Norfolk-Southern Railroad. He was predeceased by his father, Emett J. Thomas Jr., his paternal grandfather, Emett J. Thomas Sr., and maternal grandparents, McKinley and Bruce Stevens. Survivors include his wife, Karen Robertson Thomas; children, Caitlin Faith, Jared Lynn, Wyatt Morgan and Lillie Grace Thomas, all at home; mother and stepfather, Kyma and Gary Holdren, of Vinton; one brother, Tyler Smith Holdren, of Vinton and stepbrother, Greg Holdren, of Montvale; mother-in-law, Patty Robertson; also many aunts, uncles and cousins. A service celebrating Todd's life will be held 12 noon Monday, August 24, 2009 from the Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stevens officiating. Burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. On line condolences can be sent to www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2009.

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Jen

August 14, 2018

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Holly (Sowers) Alls

September 7, 2009

To the Thomas family I send my deepest sympathies. I have just learned of Todd's passing and can not believe he is gone. The first memory that came to my mind was riding the school bus together and how he always made the long ride fun. All the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda & John Guidi

September 2, 2009

Kyma

I am so sorry to read about the loss of your son. I was a neighbor and class mate of Emmett’s and remember you also from SRHS. I lost my daughter about 10 months ago she was only 33 and I can relate somewhat to what you are going thru. I can’t say the pain gets any easier - you just try to deal with the pain of losing a child. Keep your faith and ask God for the strength to get thru each day, that all I can do. God bless you and your family. If you ever need someone to talk to we am listed in the phone book. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Toddd Simmons

August 29, 2009

Karen Iam sorry for your loss,i will always remember Todd from our days complainin about the mill. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Jennifer Lyle

August 27, 2009

To the family of Todd,

My heart breaks for you all and this terrible loss of Todd. I remember him from Staunton River - such a great guy, a sweet person, a true friend. May God hold you all in his arms during this tragic time and give you all strength to make it through each day. With Much Love, Jennifer (Chandler) Lyle

August 25, 2009

Kyma and Family,
It has been a long time since we have seen you and Todd. I can remember him when he was a toddler. He looks so much like Emmett and I know that they are together now. I We will be praying for you and all of your family.
Mike & Regina Shrewsbury & Family

Tracy Howell McDermott

August 25, 2009

Karen,
I was so sorry to hear about Todd. I will always treasure the memories of when we all worked at Roses together. You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm only a phone call away if there is anything that I can do or you just want to talk.

Valerie Holdren

August 25, 2009

Dear Karen, Kyma, Gary & family,

Our hearts are so heavy for you all. May God wrap His loving arms around you and help you through this tragic time. There really are no words, other than we're sorry, we're praying and if there's anything we can do, we're here.

Love,
David,Valerie & family

Patty Robertson

August 25, 2009

Karen,

My heart breaks for you and your beautiful family. May God bless you and give you strength to make it through this difficult time. Let me (or Kim) know if there is anything I can do for you.

Teressa Dooley

August 25, 2009

Kyma, Karen and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Hold tight to your memories and hopefully they will help to get your thru this difficult time.

Love,
Kevin & Teressa Dooley

Kim and Matt Terry

August 24, 2009

Kyma,

I am so sorry for your loss. You and the rest of Todd's family are in our thoughts and prayers. We had not seen Todd in years but were very saddened to hear of his passing. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Tanya Morgan

August 24, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. I still can't believe it. If there is anything at all that I can do please do not hesitate to call me. Your family is in my thoughts and my prayers.God bless.
Tanya Morgan

Yvonne Miller

August 24, 2009

Kyma and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Todd. I will keep you in my prayers. May God be with you.

Wm. Bryson Burnette

August 24, 2009

Family of Todd Thomas,

I am saddened to hear about your lost. I remember Todd from going thru and gradating from Staunton River in 1990. I was in the process of looking up and reconnecting with my classmates on Facebook when I seen a note of his passing by another classmate.

God bless you and your family during this time and beyond.

In Christ Name,

August 24, 2009

We are so sorry for your Loss. You are in our prayers.

Amber and Andrew Rogers

Tina Chewning

August 24, 2009

Kyma,
God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. You all are in my prayers.

Debra Morris Wilson

August 24, 2009

Dear Kyma, Holdren and Thomas families,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Todd. My heart goes out to you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ralph Barton

August 24, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of Todd's passing. We worked together at Metalsa and used to swap hunting stories. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Bonnie (Lipscomb) Simmons

August 24, 2009

Kyma,
I just learned of Todd's passing & I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you & your family are feeling at this time. It has been YEARS since I have seen you & other members of your family and I only remember Todd as a young boy when you lived "over on the hill" with your Mama & daddy. Hold on to each other & trust that the lord will guide you all & lead you thru this darkness, you will be in my prayers.

Trish Hill

August 24, 2009

Karen and children, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Todd. May God help you guys through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and definately in my prayers. God bless you!

August 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of lost. Susan D. Fowler

Kelly (Pendleton) Smith

August 23, 2009

Kyma and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Todds passing. I have great memories of growing up with Todd and playing at your house. I remember that he was always funny but my favorite memory of him is when he gave me hair-bows for my 5th birthday. I thougt that was the greatest gift ever to get hair-bow from Todd Thomas.
May God be with you all at this time and bring you peace and comfort. I will be praying for you all.

Mitzi Brickey

August 23, 2009

I am so sorry to here of your loss. I worked with Todd a few years and he sure knew how to keep us laughing! I am still in shock!! You are in my prayers of peace.

Todd Day

August 23, 2009

I was sadden to here of Todd's passing
though I only knew him for a short time. His jokeing and picking made us laugh and he could take a joke and laugh just as much as us.

Danny Harrison

August 23, 2009

Karen and Family
Sandy and I are very sorry for the loss of your husband and the loss of your childrens father if there is anything we can do let us know. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Danny Harrison
Sandy Fielder

Danny Harrison

August 23, 2009

Karen and Family
Sandy and I are very sorry for the loss of Todd we worked with him many years if any thing we can do please let us know

Danny Harrison
Sandy Fielder

Dana Fitzgerald

August 23, 2009

I am praying for you and your family. Words are not enough to express my sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in the arms of Our Lord.

Samantha's Nanny & Papa Parker

August 23, 2009

Caitlin and family,honey I am so sorry about your Dad. I will keep you in my prayers. My heart goes out to you, your mom and brothers and sister.

Eddie & Trina Williams

August 23, 2009

Words can not express the sorrow that you must be feeling at this time. Todd will missed a great deal. Hunting season will not be the same without hearing of his time in the woods.

Lindy Stevens Yates

August 23, 2009

Kyma and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Todd. I know that nothing I can say can ease the pain and sorrow you are feeling. Just keep your faith in God. He is the only one who can comfort you at this time. Love you all, Lindy

Rhonda Goode

August 22, 2009

Just wanted to express my sympathy. I heard of Todd's death from my cousin (Annette Saunders) who works at Precision Fabrics. I used to work there to but knew of Todd at Staunton River. I am sooo sorry I wish that our words could take away the hurt and pain. Will pray for you & your family.

Nikki Cawley

August 22, 2009

Dearest Thomas Family..
I have no clear words for you on this day of sorrow, may the memories of your love and fun times carry you through this.
I have such fond memories of Todd, and his quick wit.
Saddend by this tragady and wanting you all to know you are held in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all peace that passes understanding...
Love
Nikki Cawley

Rhonda Laprad

August 22, 2009

To the Holdren and Thomas familes:I know there are no words that will really bring much comfort right now. I just want you all to know there is so many people hurting along with you. May God bless you all and help you to cope with this terrible loss.Love and Prayers. David and Rhonda W. Laprad

Niki (Ellis) Hale

August 22, 2009

Kyma, Gary and Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to you all. Todd was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Ronald and Bonnie Stevens

August 22, 2009

Kyma and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.

April Maxwell

August 22, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Drew Murphy

August 22, 2009

Todd will be missed by all that knew him.I worked with Todd for many years and he always kept me laughing.My prayers go out to his wife,kids and family.

Lisa (Preston) and Dwayne Hawkins

August 22, 2009

Kyma and Family...I am so sorry!!! If's there's ANYTHING we can do...just call!!!!

Michelle Strom

August 22, 2009

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

JEANNE COLLINS

August 22, 2009

love and prayers to you in this difficult time. i am praying for you and your family.

Charlie Gentry&The whole Norfolk Sourthern family

August 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Eddie & Pat Thomas

August 22, 2009

Those of us who knew and loved Todd are devastated with his passing. He was like one of our own children.
Whenever we were down or sad, Todd had a way of picking your spirits up, always making you laugh or smile.
Todd will be greatly missed.

Judy Stevens

August 22, 2009

Kyma, I have no words to say that will comfort you in your loss except our Lord and Savior will help you through. I remembered all the good times and memories when I cry, If Roger was here he would say " Hang in there girl". Will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy

Stephanie Johnson

August 22, 2009

Karen, Kyma, Gary, Tyler and family,

I was so saddened to hear about Todd's passing. We were pretty good buddies all through school, and I have many good memories, as I know you all do. I hope that they may comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Love, Stephanie Howell Johnson

Denise LaFave

August 22, 2009

Dearest Kyma, Holdren,and Thomas families

I am so sorry for your loss, I am numb. I can only say This, May the Lord give you strength and bless you each day to accept this tragic loss. As much as you loved him God loved him more. Kyma I just know it has to be the most heartbreaking thing to have happen, I am so very sorry.

Love

Denise Myers LaFave

dean mcdaniels

August 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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