Paul Eldad Thomas

Pastor Paul Eldad Thomas, 86, of Claysville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born February 20, 1939, in Claysville, a son of the late Isaac Erastus and Anna Mae Dodd Thomas. Paul had been a Washington County resident all his life. He graduated from Claysville High School in 1956. Paul married Eleanor "Ruth" Campbell May 5, 1962, and they were happily married for 63 years. He was employed with Coen Oil as a truck driver for 10 years until he retired in 1999. Paul was the Pastor of East Finley Church of God for 42 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children: Pam (Hal) Shiflett of Moyock, N.C.; Paula Thomas of Claysville; Gregg Thomas of Charlotte, N.C.; Phillip (Heather) Thomas of Virginia Beach, Va.; and Doug Thomas of Claysville; 14 grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Owen Thomas, Martha "Midge" Applegate, Floyd Thomas, Isaac Thomas, and Gerald J. Thomas. Paul was the last of his immediate family. Friends and family will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 17, in Rolling Hills Chapel, 214 Timber Lake Road, Claysville, PA 15323. A second visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, in the church, where the funeral service will be held directly after, with Pastor Dennis Boyce officiating. Burial will follow at Claysville Cemetery, Claysville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC., 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy., Rogersville, PA 15359, telephone: 724 499 5181. Please view and sign the tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com