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GEORGE MARTZ THOMAS, 77, was welcomed by the Lord on January 30, 2010. He was born on April 8, 1932 to Emma and Roy Thomas in Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating from Columbia University with a BA, he continued his studies at the U. of Oregon where he received a Masters in Geology. Following graduation, George married his love, Sally Jean Passmore, and went to work for Humble Oil (Exxon) in Eugene, OR as a geologist. During his 36 year career with Exxon, he moved his family to Chico and Los Angeles, CA, then in 1969 to Houston, TX where he retired in 1992.George had a quiet passion for life that manifested itself in a broad variety of activities including all things music or singing, photography, gardening, fishing, biking and community service. A tireless servant, he, among other things, participated in Stephen Ministries and Taping for the Blind, served as a docent at the Museum of Natural Science, tutored at the local elementary school, and volunteered with the Lions Club.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sally; their 3 sons: Steve and wife, Paula, and Scott and wife, Ann, of Houston, TX; and Stuart and wife, Susan, of San Ramon, CA; grandchildren Austin, Kallan, Sam, and John Thomas; sister Pat Reno, and husband James; step-sister, Judy Beacon; step-brother, George Pickering; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Feb 2, 2010 at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX. Visitation will also be at MDUMC from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Feb 1, 2010. Donations may be sent to the MDUMC Music Ministry, 12955 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 31, 2010.

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Maren & Clark Goodman

February 2, 2010

Sally and family, do know that you are continuasly in our prayers and we will always remember George singing and playing with the children at McKenzie Bridge Christian Church. His voice was so pure and sincere and can still see his smiling face as he sang and greeted those friends on the river. We miss you and hope you are well. God Bless and our love to you in Christ.

Phil Phelps

February 2, 2010

I will miss hearing George singing in my ear in choir rehearsal Wednesday nights (he always sat right behind me). But somehow, I suspect I will feel his presence and continue to hear him anyway. What a wonderful man! The entire choir loved him and will miss him. Sally, please know that we hold all of you in our hearts.

Patrick Powers

February 1, 2010

As members of the Christian community our grief and loss is secondary to our joy that George is on the other side the river, has been made whole and is in the presence of our Creator.

Shirley Wuest

February 1, 2010

Remembering Mr. Thomas singing at Scott's wedding, I'm certain he is singing for heaven's angels. Scott, please accept my sincere sympathies.

Bill Pottorf

January 31, 2010

George Thomas has been a close and loyal friend for 45 years of my life, first making his acquaintance at Humble Oil in California. George with his wife Sally have been very close friends with Diane and I through the years. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

January 31, 2010

While attending the University of Oregon, George became part of a quartet, singing at all types of functions. He lovingly earned the nickname of “Tweets” and I think there may have been a few that didn’t know he was “George”. I am happy to know he was involved in Southern Gospel, those folks tell it like it is. That’s about all I listen to since I bought my first satellite radio equipped car over seven years ago (Enlighten on XM channel 34). From now on whenever I drive, I will automatically think of “Tweets”. I fully expect him to be part of a singing quartet, welcoming me at the “Golden Gates”.
Jack Napper, U of O geology, ’52 & ‘58

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