Harold Thomas

Harold Thomas

Harold Thomas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2008.
JASONVILLE — Pastor Harold Thomas, 73, of Jasonville, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday April 3, 2008, in Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. He was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Green County, to Claude Thomas and Cora Zurcher Thomas. He married Betty Swaby Thomas on June 12, 1956, and she survives. He retired from Northeast School Corporation, having taught for 35 years. He had served as a driver’s education instructor and an athletic coach for basketball, baseball, football and track.Survivors include his wife of over 51 years; sons, Tim Thomas of Portage and David Thomas and his wife Paula of Greenwood; granddaughter, Danielle Thomas; sister, Marie Markle of Linton; brother, Claude Thomas and his wife Naomi of Jasonville; sister-in-law, Betty Ellen Thomas of Bloomington; one grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Kate Targett, Dorothy Keller and Betty Feuquay; brothers, his twin, Gerald "Tye" Thomas, Cletus Thomas, Wayne Thomas and Walter William Thomas.Pastor Harold had been preaching for over 50 years. He had pastored the Friendly Grove Baptist Church since 1958. He was actively involved with Shakamak Youth Camp, having served in many capacities, the Lewis Township Ministerial Association, the American Baptist Association, and Indiana Baptist Association. He served as chaplain for Lewis Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years. He had also served on the board of Metropolitan School District of Shakamak. He served with the Indiana Army National Guard.Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday in McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home, 631 East Main St., in Jasonville, with Pastors Frank Rodgers and Sherman Reed officiating. Interment is in Friendly Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until service time Monday in the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Friendly Grove Baptist Church and Cemetery. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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April 14, 2008

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April 8, 2008

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April 7, 2008

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Steve Hood

April 14, 2008

"Coach" Thomas was my teacher and basketball coach at Fairbanks grade school in the early 70's. I'm thankful to have known him and grateful for the positive influence he had on my life.

Amy (Gambill) Boyd

April 8, 2008

Harold Thomas was a wonderful Government/History and Econ. teacher. I credit him for my love of history, the U.S. government and politics. He made me want to learn more. He was kind and compassionate. I hope I'm the kind of teacher he was!

roger stevenson

April 7, 2008

always there in our familys needs ,will be greatly missed , our deepest condolences to betty and the family.

John Wheaton

April 7, 2008

Betty & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Harold will be missed by all of you and the community as well.

He will always be remimbered as a good friend, teacher, minister, and above all a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Melissa Foster Feuquay

April 7, 2008

Harold was a great man who will be missed by the entire community. He had such an impact on my life. I met him at church camp, he later became my pastor, and he even managed to be there for me after I moved away. He has buried my family and friends, but I can't imagine who it is that could eulogize him properly. I am so sorry for your loss. He is not gone, he just went to be with God.

LeeAnn Denton

April 6, 2008

Betty, Tim, and David,

I am so very sorry to hear that Harold has passed away. I know that your grief is great at this time, but please be comforted by all the wonderful memories that you have of him. Harold had such a wonderful heart and loving spirit and will be deeply missed.
My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Love,
LeeAnn (Richey) Denton

Jeremy Burkett

April 6, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He was a good man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Anita Wolfe

April 6, 2008

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

Cheryl Bickel Reed

April 6, 2008

Harold Thomas played a part in all the major events of my family. He's married us and buried us for as long as I can remember. Who is left to eulogize him properly? While we'll mourn his passing, I have to beleive that he and my father are having a great time right now. If they were right all these years, they've said hello to God and are together as young men, free of all pain and worry. I hope they were right.

Ladonna Brady

April 6, 2008

I was a junior is high school when Harold started teaching at Jasonville High School. He was a fair and honest teacher. I have heard him preach many times. He is leaving behind such a great legacy. "Only one life, will soon be past, Only what has been done for Christ will last." I'm sure many people have been saved due to the sermons from Harold. My sympathy to Betty,Tom and Dave

April 6, 2008

Harold and I taught together at Union High School in the late sixties when I was just a beginner. Harold taught me a lot. You are a blessed family.
Steve Siner

Lester Hinton

April 5, 2008

Betty, Tim and David:
We cannot completely express how much Harold meant to the both of us. He was truly one of the finest men of God, and we admired, honored, and loved him deeply. Besides Janice knowing him her entire life, and after he married us, and then married our daughter Jamie to Jeremy, he became one of the finest friends that I could ever have hoped to have. He was always there for any of our family, and we shared many a good time with him. I don’t think that he ever met a stranger and was always the first one there in a time of need. We will never forget him coming back from his vacation, to preach our sons funeral, it meant a lot to the both of us. We have no doubts that he is walking hand in hand with our Savior on those streets of gold, and has received every crown and reward for the great work of God that he devoted his life to. His presence will be greatly missed not only in the church but in the community. Jasonville and the surrounding area have lost a great man. We all look forward to the day that we will all be together once again. God Bless you all and your in our prayers..

Lester, Janice and Greg Hinton
Jeremy and Jamie Robertson

Brenda Durham

April 5, 2008

Our entire family have known, respected and admired Harold for many years. He will leave a very large void in the Jasonville and surrounding areas. He was a fine man. You have our deepest sympathies.

Ruth May Gardner, Brenda May Harstine Durham, Dixie May Burkett & Lisa May Boston

bob godfrey

April 5, 2008

Betty and Family Harold will be truly missed by our family and thousands of others. What a Man of God. May God continue to bless in all of Harolds endeavors.

Harold & Susan House

April 5, 2008

Our condolences to the family.

Kimberly Leigh

April 5, 2008

I will always remember the good time that I had when I was at church camp & woild go to Great Grandma Thomas for Sunday dinner after church. He was my Great Uncle I will miss him but I will see hm one glad and walk the streets of gold with him. He told me not to worry he was getting an upgrade. He touch many people's lives and always put other's before hiself.

Billie Crowder

April 5, 2008

May you rest in peace Harold for God has prepared a place for you. You'll always have a very special place in our hearts, Your neighbors- The Crowders

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