David Gene Thomas Sr.

David Gene Thomas Sr.

David Thomas Obituary

Published by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes – MacDonald’s Chapel on Jan. 13, 2016.
David was born on November 15, 1934 and passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. David was a resident of Howell, Michigan at the time of his passing. He was a U.S Air Force career veteran; a member of the Air Force Asociation the Military Officers Association of America. He was married to Joan. Funeral services and Air Force Honors will be Friday January 15 2016 at 12:00 noon visitation 10 a.m. to 12:00 at MacDonaldâs Funeral Home Howell 517-546-2800. Interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Devereaux Post 141.

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