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Chester Thomas Obituary

THOMAS Chester Thomas, Jr., age 57, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was born June 23, 1954 in Columbus, OH to Irene Marie and Chester Thomas, Sr. He was a member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist. Preceded by mother Irene Marie Stewart Hill, brother Marion Gilbert, grandmother Beatrice Gill, great-grandmother Ida Aden and father-in-law Elder Robert Mitchell. Survived by wife, Terry; daughter, Turea (fiancee, Robert McBroom); son, Wesley (Michelle) Thomas; father, Chester Thomas, Sr.; sisters, Vanita and Cynthia Thomas, Stephanie Gilbert, Lilly (Ronny) Hagwood; brothers, Andre (Jenise) Gilbert, Reggie (Lois) Thomas, Shawn Thomas; mother-in-law, Betty Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Emily (Pastor Richard) Lyles, Robin (Mark) Glover, Krista Ware; brothers-in-law, Elder Bryce (Tina) Mitchell; and uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends. Celebration of Life services 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 a Greater Christ Temple, 701 Sunbury Rd., where the family will receive friends 10 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. www.calimanfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2012.

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Margaret Smith

April 16, 2012

Our prayers are with you now and always.

Margie

April 13, 2012

The David A.Carpenter Family,
Go with GOD Jr.

April 12, 2012

My Dearest Terry & Family,
I am so very sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and God will keep you in his prayer.
I will see you soon..
Love Jessie Sanders

Stephanie gilbert

April 12, 2012

Big bro I think about th e times that we went fishing. And you taught me to fish with a spreader and I caught more fish than you q--p

Evg. & Deac. Gilbert

April 12, 2012

Sis Terry,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God will see you through. Phillipians 4:19

Connie Price

April 12, 2012

Terry
I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss, Please know that I am thinking of you and your Family, My Prayers to you and your Family
sincerly Connie

Darlene Buzzard-Clark

April 12, 2012

Dear Terry and Family: May God Bless you and welcome Chester home with open arms.

Jan Fluellen

April 12, 2012

Turea, my prayers are with you and your family...I pray that love peace and warm memories help to fill the void that has been left by your Dad's passing...
Grace and peace to you and yours,
Jan Fluellen

Cheri Wilks

April 11, 2012

To Terry, Vanita & Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Chester. It is difficult to lose someone we love but God will comfort you. That is my prayer for all of you.
He will be missed. I remember him most recently at Terry's surprise retirement birthday party. He was so funny and courageous. Look unto the Lord, He will carry you through your grief. Love you all,
Cheri

April 11, 2012

Terry, So sorry to hear the news about Chet. May you have peace knowing that you were always there for him and he is no longer suffering. Mary Pelton, Blacklick oh

Rachel Lyles

April 11, 2012

Aunt Terry, Turea, and Wes, I'm so sorry for the loss of Uncle Chet. He suffered for a long time, but finally can rest (as can all of you). I know it won't be easy, but I'm praying that God will heal the hurt and your hearts. Although he's no longer here physically, his memory will live on forever. I'll never forget the fun we had on our trips to Buckeye Lake when we were kids. Thanks Uncle Chet for the memories!

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