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Dawson Thomas Obituary
Dawson L. Thomas, 20, of Mohnton, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.
Born in Reading, Pa., he was the son of Robert L.Thomas, companion of Kara
Herman, and Melissa K. Morey, wife of
Leroy Knabb.
Dawson graduated from Governor Mifflin High School and attended Millersville University.
He loved playing basketball, writing and recording music, and was a member of the Men's League at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Reading.
In addition to his parents, Dawson is survived by his
children, Skylar Mae Thomas and Kaiyalyn Riley Resch; companion, Amaya Leightcap; siblings: Daylen Morey, Jabriel and Danessa Thomas; maternal grandparents: Jeff and Stacey Morey, Sharon and Stephen Barrasso; maternal great-grandparents, Mae and Bill Morey; maternal
great-grandmother, Joann Fox; paternal grandparents,
Vera Thomas, Lee Wilder; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is predeceased by his aunt, Janna Morey.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on
Tuesday, July 23, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with services beginning at 11:00 a.m. in Lutz Funeral Home Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Mt. Penn. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund for Dawson's daughters. Please make checks payable to Hoffert & Klonis P.C., 536 Court St., Reading, PA 19601. Lutz Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Dawson Thomas
Vera Thomas
July 13, 2022
Still missing you. Love you always and forever
Judy Truman
July 24, 2019
Dawson worked with us at Target for awhile. I remember him as a very likeable young man.
I was shocked to hear of Dawson's passing, and will keep his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
S Dempsey
July 23, 2019
Dear Melissa and family,
My heart aches with yours. Dawson had a wonderful, contagious smile and a mischievous nature. He will be missed by all whose lives he's touched. You are not alone. So many who have not sent a message or attended the service are grieving with you and praying for you. So, so sorry that you are going through this pain.
July 22, 2019
My prayers go out to the family for comfort in this time of grief. Dawson was a good friend to my son and was always a good kid to me.
Valerie Karr
July 22, 2019
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you and your family as you grieve. Sending Prayers & thoughts to the family.
Vera Thomas
July 20, 2019
Love You Always and Forever
Memom
Janice Randall Greer
July 20, 2019
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Mom Grandmother
July 20, 2019
Gone way to soon! It breaks my heart! Thoughts and many prays to Dawsons Family and friends. Thoughts and many prayers!
Liz Wernicki
July 20, 2019
My deepest sympathy for Dawson. I remember when he was born. My prayers and love to your whole family.
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