LEON-THOMAS-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home - Cleveland

LEON THOMAS

Feb 4, 1946 - Jan 12, 2026

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Leon AKA "Butterman" was truly a blessing to have met. The Bowling Community has lost another good one! Rest easy. Condolences to all of his families and friends.

Love you Pop

Pop! words can’t express how much you meant to me and the family. Your love and passion for life and your family will truly be missed. Rest Pop! Love your “sweet Candy”

I loved Butterman he was always friendly and made you feel loved. He would always call my Son Bodyguard when came bowling with me. He will be missed.

Reflections of Leon, my brother-in-love, reveal his kind and giving spirit and many memories and meaningful moments during travels and fun times. He nicknamed me too. He called me "Shutup" and explained his reason why, to which I would refute to no avail and then I could only laugh. I thank God for Jesus and may God bless all the precious memories of Leon Thomas, one so dear.

Love you Uncle Pop!

Words can't describe how I am feeling right now, "B"(Butterman), Leon, you called me Sis, you are my brother, you called me December 31st to see if our checks would be in on time in January, said "Happy New Year" to each other, little did we know that that would be the last time hearing your voice. You were my co-worker at Ford Motor Company and you bowled with me on several teams until I stopped, you were a true friend that you don't find very often, you had a personality that whomever met...

I had the honor and privilege to be Leon Thomas’s UAW Representative while working at Ford Motor Company. We would have long and pleasant conversations comparing our experiences in the Army.
I send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Thomas family. May Leon R.I.H.

Donald “SARGE” Wallace

Obituary

LEON's Obituary

LEON THOMAS, 79, has departed this beautiful life to eternal reward on Monday, January 12, 2026.   Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, located at 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110.  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, Wake 10:00 am, Service 10:30 am at PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH, 24111 Rockwell Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44117.  Interment will follow service at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, Ohio 44273. 

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