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HAROLD THOMAS Obituary
LAKELAND - Harold L. Thomas, 94 of Lakeland, FL, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Montezuma, GA, born September 4, 1923. Harold moved to Lake Wales, FL in 1940. In February 1943, Harold served in the Pacific Theater during WWII in the US Army Air Corps that later became the US Air Force.
After his military service he returned to Lake Wales to work with Bunting, Tripp, & Ingley, CPA's. When he passed his CPA exam in 1960, he was moved to Lakeland office of Bunting, Tripp, & Ingley. In 1965, Harold became a self-employed CPA serving many Polk County
clients until he retired in 2013 at the age of 90.
Harold was a charter member of the Lakeside Baptist Church, member of the Optimist Club, Elks Club, FICPA and AICPA.
Harold is survived by his loving wife Betty of almost 70 years, Daughter Gail Stout (James) of Dade City, FL, Son Frank Thomas (Michelle) of Orlando, FL, Sister Martha Philmon of Acworth, GA three grandchildren (Christopher Dye, Kelly Thomas, and Nicole Thomas), one great grandson (John Clinton Dye), five step-grandchildren, and three step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday July 27, 2018 at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 South Ingraham Ave, Lakeland, FL at 10 AM with the funeral service
beginning at 11 AM. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions can be sent to Cornerstone Hospice of Lakeland, 2140 E County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com .
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July 25, 2018
Harold Thomas processed our taxes for 25 years. Over that time I learned a great deal from him about tax law, retirement planning, and professional behavior.
Mr. Thomas was a true gentleman. Our world was made better by his presence in it.
My sympathies go out to Betty and his family.
Donald Pharr, Ph.D.
Lakeland
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