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Mark Thomas Obituary

ONEIDA- Mark P. Thomas, 64, who was born on January 11, 1959, in Orlando, FL, the son of the late George and Mary Howe Thomas; died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 2, with his brother Kirk at his side, following a short but courageous battle with cancer.He was employed by several local area manufacturing companies. Mark's life's passion was his music. Along with his brother Kirk, created their band named, 'Purge Band'. Mark has to his credit, forty copy written songs on file with the Library of Congress. His inspiration to his music and family will be deeply missed by all, but well remembered.Mark is survived by his siblings: Colleen (James) Carson of Canastota, Lynda (Steve) Serviss of Oneida, Robin (James) Phelan of North Carolina, Sunshine (Derek) Person of Oneida, Kirk Thomas of Oneida, and Kim (Brenda) Thomas of Oneida; and his longtime companion, Twila Harvey and her family. Mark is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his music community friends.He was predeceased by his parents George and Mary, and his brother Chris Thomas.In keeping with Mark's wishes, his family did honor his life privately. His cremation took place at the Waterville Crematorium. Mark and his family are being provided personal and professional care by Jeffrey T. Paul, Director, of the Coolican-McSweeney & Paul Funeral Home, 322 Washington Avenue in Oneida. To offer a message of condolence or share a memory, please visit coolican-mcsweeney.com https://www.lastingmemories.com/mark-p-thomas

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Published by Oneida Daily Dispatch from Sep. 7 to Sep. 10, 2023.

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harold leslie

September 3, 2024

hello dear freind,i can,t believe a year has gone by.i wish we could have had more time to spend.one last summer was too short.but we sure had good times.save me a seat so we can catch up and make more good times.till then peace dear freind.

Twila Harvey

September 1, 2024

I can't believe you've been gone a year already. I think of you every day and miss you so much. Our Bullwinkle died a month ago and I hope you and him are going for long walks together. We love you always.

John Meyers

November 13, 2023

RIP old friend, the one who got me interested in guitars, which I still love! Many happy memories!

John Corney

September 18, 2023

You will truly be missed my many.
Johnny the light guy.

Marlene Dorton

September 13, 2023

We´ll Mark I wish I would of heard your music Rest In Peace my friend

Twila Harvey

September 10, 2023

Forever in our hearts
Till we meet again

harold leslie

September 8, 2023

my friend and my bro.i knew mark from jr.high.he and i were always together no matter what or where we were.we hitched hiked to virginia in 1978.blue ridge parkway we had a tent ,2 bags and his guitar and some food.awoke early in morning 2 sm.deer out side tent,feed them cheese crackers by hand. only one of many adventures we did.i will sorely miss my best friend and my bro.to his friends i have many more stories,lets celebrate them.rock on my freind and bro.save me a seat front stage.

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