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Eric Thomas Obituary
He was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Bradford, a son of Joseph A. Thomas and Ruth Cypher. On April 16, 1977, in Smethport, he married Karen Holes, who survives.
Mr. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He worked as a truck driver for Kightlinger Excavating.
"Sharkie" was a life member of the American Legion; Bucktail Post #138 of Smethport and the VFW Post #2497 of Smethport.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his stepmother, Twila Thomas of Cyclone; two daughters, Lisa (Scott) Rice and Erica (Steve) Burritt, both of Cyclone; one son, Anthony (Kristi) Thomas of Smethport; four grandchildren: Chance, Ryli, Kolbie and Joshua; three sisters, Regina (Gary) Frain of Sarver, Jarrica (Bill) Shorter of Winter Springs, Fla., and Anita (Kevin) Sluga of Mount Jewett; three brothers, Stanley (Connie) Halladay of Gifford, Wayne Thomas of Port Allegany, and Dan Cypher of Freeport; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Parker.
In keeping with "Sharkie's" wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life at the cancer benefit from 1 to 6 p.m.on March 24 at the Smethport Fire Hall.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., Smethport.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patty Goose Creek Corp
March 8, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. We loved his stories!
Sally Verolini Bernhard
March 7, 2018
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Donna Hess Loy
March 6, 2018
Karen so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending prayers.
March 6, 2018
Karen, I am very sorry for your loss, Roger Cole
March 5, 2018
we are sorry for you loss our Prayers are with. Diana Carnegie and The Fitzsimmons family
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