Born on May 31, 1947, in Paterson to the late Robert L. and Margaret I. (Davis) Thomas, he had lived in Clifton before moving to Vernon in 1975. Mr. Thomas had graduated from Clifton High School, received his bachelor of theology with a minor in missions from Northeastern Bible College and attended William Paterson University, where he obtained his educational credentials.

He had started his teaching career at the Sussex Christian School, where he taught for three years and had then been employed at the Salvation Army in Jersey City for two years. Mr. Thomas was an educator for the Sussex-Wantage School System for 36 years and retired three years ago. Mr. Thomas attended the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Vernon and was a member of the Wanderers Car Club.

He was predeceased by his brother, Robert J. Thomas. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Beverly A. (Hazekamp); his son, David A. Thomas of Wantage; his daughter, Jill Thomas of Newton; his brother, Jerry G. Thomas of Augusta; and his three grandchildren, Julia, Eliza and Adria.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank St. (Route 23), Sussex. Interment will immediately follow at Clove Cemetery, Wantage. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Aug. 3, 2014.

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August 7, 2014

Beverly and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. May you memories carry you through this sad time in your lives. God Bless and prayers to all of you. Sharon Slevin

Jutta Czachorowski

August 5, 2014

We've only known each other for a few years through volunteering at Andover Subacute Services yet both Bev and Dave have made a strong spiritual impression on my heart. I'm celebrating his life with all of you and rejoice in knowing that Dave is now fully restored in the arms of his/our Savior, Jesus Christ.
In His love,
jutta czachorowski

Ed Selby

August 5, 2014

The world is now missing one outstanding teacher.

August 5, 2014

Bev
The light of his love for you and his family will always be remembered!
Barbara Granholm

August 5, 2014

Dave was a truly warm caring man. He taught children so much more that just academics. He taught charity, kindness and the love of learning. He touched so many of our lives. May he rest in peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Allen Terwilliger

Jennifer Nelson-Loder

August 5, 2014

Mr. Thomas was an excellent educator and I am sorry to hear of his passing.

August 4, 2014

Dave touched our lives. We will miss him. Kovalsky family

Mary Gilson

August 4, 2014

A lot of people pass through your life, but only a few are as exceptional and special as Dave.
Family was always the most important thing to Dave and he was very proud of his family.
He will never be forgotten. He will live on in the hearts of all the people that were fortunate enough to have known him.

August 4, 2014

Bev,
Dave was such a dear man and I cherish the years that I had the honor to teach with him. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much he loved his family. I am out of town and won't be back for the services. You are in my prayers.
Linda trovillion

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