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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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Ida Garrett
Yesterday
Condolences to the family, Praying for God to comfort and strengthen you all at this difficult time
Henry B Freeman
Yesterday
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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