David William Thomas

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David Thomas Obituary

David William Thomas, 52, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009, at his home in Douglasville, Ga., after a courageous two year battle with a malignant brain tumor. David was a son of the late Raymond and Annie Thomas, of Roanoke. He was employed with the Norfolk Southern Railway for over 10 years, as a Police Communications Officer with prior service with the Roanoke County Police Department's Dispatch Center. He is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Pamela Townsend Thomas; son, Steven M. Thomas; brothers and sisterin-law, Ray and Rosemary Thomas, of Buchanan, and James (Jim) Thomas, of Victoria, BC; nephews, Bill Thomas, of Alexandria, Va., and Charles and Kim Thomas, of Clemson, S.C.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Nell Townsend, of Radford; sister-in-law and brotherin-law, Patsy and David Hosner, of Blacksburg, Va.; and best friend, Steve Caldwell, of Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Northview United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009, at Northview United Methodist Church by Pastor Bart Weakley. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. on Friday until the service time at the church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for David Thomas

11 Entries

Neal Clinehens

December 12, 2009

Pamela and Steve,

I am very sorry to hear of David's passing. He and I were good friends during high school and a few years into college. Life intervened and we never had the opportunity to communicate after 1980. I remember he was always conscientious, honest, open and had a good heart. He was a young man when I knew him and I am sure those qualities I mentioned only increased as the years went on. I hope the good things that everyone knows and says about David somehow help to soften your loss. God bless both of you.

Mike Murray

December 11, 2009

Pam and Steven
David and I go back to high school along with Steve Caldwell. We spent many mornings standing outside the Band Room before school started. Crossed paths on occaission over the years, passing through Hechts and then at Northside again. I hadn't seen him in years and didn't know about the illness. My thoughts and prayers are with you two.

Crystal Adkins

December 11, 2009

Pam and Steven-

Please know that Charlie and I will continue to have you in our prayers. Dave was such a wonderful, genuinely kind person and I feel privileged to have worked with him and known him. I know that he will be missed greatly. May God comfort you always.

December 11, 2009

Pam and Steven
Your family have been in our prayers
since you left our neighborhood in Glen
Cove. We've missed you. Take care, and keep in touch. Would love to hear
from you. David was such a good and
friendly person. We love you.
Jerry and Jean Frazier
562-1045

Brittan Hewitt

December 10, 2009

Pam and Steven

I was so sad to hear of Dave's passing! You all have been in my prayers and continue to be. I was blessed to have worked with Dave at both Roanoke County and NS. Such a kind and loving man! He will be greatly missed! I look forward to seeing him in the future restored and without that evil tumor! God Bless you all! We are here for you!

Emily Totten

December 10, 2009

Pam and Steven,

You both have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Dave was such a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed. I loved working with him and getting to know him as well as both of you.

Sandra Dillon

December 10, 2009

Pam and Steven,
I am so sorry to hear that Dave has passed away. He certainly fought a long and courageous battle and did it with such dignity and good spirit. I cannot believe he's been gone from Hecht's/Macy's for so long. He was always a joy to work with and I have and will miss him.

Kathleen Claytor

December 10, 2009

To Pam and Steven

Please know that our hearts go out to you and your family during this most difficult time. Dave was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Trust in the grace, mercy and love of the Lord to walk with you and give you peace now and always.

Kathleen and Curtis Claytor

Lourine Davis

December 9, 2009

You have my deepest sympathy.
Your in my prayers.
Love, Lourine

David and Rosemary Finch

December 9, 2009

Ray and Rosemary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with this sad loss. May you find comfort in happy memories.

We are thinking of you with understanding sympathy.

janet curtiss

December 9, 2009

Pam and Steven you guys are in our prayers during this hard time. Please rest assured that God is with you and will cont to be with you always. I only met Dave several times but he was a sweetie and had a love for life. This was said at mt moms funeral,"if you know where something is it is never lost" and I feel that was about Dave you now have another angel to watch and guide you. Take care and if you need anything please call.
In Christian love the Curtiss family

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