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Clarence Thomas Obituary
LIMA -- Clarence Lee Thomas, 68, of Lima, passed away at St. Rita's Medical Center on November 11, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Annie Ruth Thomas, Sr..
Clarence is survived by his siblings: Shirley (Lucius) Upshaw, Vickie Thomas, Steve (Amy) Thomas; a step-brother, Quincy Peoples; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: John (Janice) Thomas, Jr., Anthony Thomas, Brenda (Gary Summers) Thomas, Pam (Raymond) Grant, Michelle Thomas, and Denise Thomas.
Clarence was graduate of Lima Senior High School. He worked at Churchill Construction for many years, as well as being a chef at Milano's. He loved to play baseball, basketball, and was an avid bowler at 20th Century, bowling a 300 many times.
Visitation for Clarence will be Friday, November 21, 2025, from 11:00AM, until the time of a funeral service at 12:00PM, at Hanneman-Siferd Funeral Home, 506 North Cable Road, Lima, Ohio, 45805. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima.
Online condolences may be shared with his family and friends at hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
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Veronica Payne
Yesterday
My thoughts and prayers for the family. God bless and keep you strong. Veronica Payne
Eldridge Jones
November 18, 2025
Deepest Sympathies and Prayers to the Thomas family many years of Unconditional love and support For one Another Rest Well Clarence Peace Brother King
Patricia Plaugher
November 18, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
Sending prayers to all family and friends.
mary D. mays
November 18, 2025
I send my condolences to you all. he was a good friend . God bless the thomas family.
Nancy Dotson
November 18, 2025
So sorry for your loss Clarence was a nicest person you could ever know.Rest in peace my friend.
Linda Irons
November 18, 2025
SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE THOMAS FAMILY .
Mike Melvin
November 18, 2025
C.T., Rest Easy my friend. You were a good friend to so many, & you're going to be missed!! Prayers to the family.
Ida Garrett
November 17, 2025
Condolences to the family, Praying for God to comfort and strengthen you all at this difficult time
Henry B Freeman
November 17, 2025
I'm sending my prayers to the family l was a friend of Clarence and the family for over 60 years we went through good times and bad times we laughed together and cry as well and our family where just as one big happy one so now it's time for everyone to be strong for each other and I want everyone one to know Iove you all dearly so now Clarence rest in peace my dear friend. Henry B Freeman
Tonya Cunningham
November 13, 2025
My condolences and deepest sympathy are with you all
Tonya Cunningham and family
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