David Earl Thomas

David Earl Thomas

David Thomas Obituary

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  David Earl Thomas, passed away at age 68, Wednesday, March 9, 2022. David was born October 2, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Abe Thomas and Thelma Hardwick.

  David shared 37 wonderful years married to his wife, Nelda Kay Long-Thomas. David was honored to serve his country as a Private in the United States Army. David was a plumber by trade, he enjoyed his job and was always a firm believer of integrity and hard work.

  David is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Felicia Renee Woodall.

  David is survived by his wife, Nelda Kay Thomas of Springtown, Texas; son, John David Thomas; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Thomas Pentzer; granddaughters, Kyla Thomas and Destinee Woodall Robinson; and sister, Joanne Stevenson.

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Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services

913 North Elm St, Weatherford, TX 76086

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