Edward Thomas Obituary
On December 8, 2025, of Glendora. Age 79. Beloved husband of Colleen (nee Wust-Grahl-Thomas). Devoted father of Stacey Thomas, Blaine Thomas, Lorraine Ayala (John), and Daniel Grahl. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Stephanie, Devin, Macyn, Alexis, and Allison. Proud-great-grandfather of Myles and Stella. Dear brother of Sandy Watson (the late William) and Irene Ford. Cherished son-in-law of Lorraine Foster. Loved by nieces and nephews.
After a long-suffering battle with Parkinson's and Parkinson's dementia, Edward C Thomas Jr. peacefully passed away at home, surrounded with much love from his wife and family. Edward was a graduate of Overbrook High School of Lindenwold New Jersey.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and honorably served his country. Post-service, he began a lifelong career in the wire and cable industry. Beyond his career, he devoted countless hours to his community and children as a coach and leader of a numerous sports organizations. In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing and playing poker. He will miss by all those whose lives he touched.
Edward's life will be honored and remembered privately by his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward's memory may be made to Veterans Helping Veterans, Veteran's Advisory Council, P.O. Box 337, Woodbury, NJ 08096.
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