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Howard L. Thomas, Jr., age 53, of Toledo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania. He was born on January 20, 1964 to Howard L. Thomas, Sr. and Patricia "Diana" Murray-Blazey. JR was a graduate of Woodward High School and for many years worked in the steel manufacturing industry. He worked for Alro Steel and most recently Toth Industries. JR had a love for motorcycles and often rode to see friends and family "making memories". His family will remember him for being a hard worker, having a positive influence on those around him, enjoying a cold Bud Light, helping others when in need and his infectious smile that could light up a room! Above everything, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, was the most precious to him and always ended every conversation with an, "I Love You."
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Rita Thomas; mother, Diana (Jim) Murray-Blazey; children, Nancy McFarland and Caleb Rainey; stepdaughter, Beth Weppler; grandchildren, Nancy, Evan, Cameron, Susy and Carsyn; siblings, Duane Thomas, Vicky (Michael) Cassis, Brian Thomas and Marylou (Timothy) Despoth; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard L. Thomas, Sr. and infant son, Christopher Lee.
The family will receive guests on Monday, August 14, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300) with a Sharing of Memories at 7 p.m. that evening. His Funeral Service will begin in the funeral home on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Toledo Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice.
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Mona Oberheu
August 17, 2017
Until we meet in Paradise, I will remember my nephew, Jr's great smile and his ever loving ways; because if there is anything better than to be loved, it is to be loving and kind as he was. He endured his illness with courage, dignity, and generosity to his family by being so positive and joyful, showing the way and inspiring his family and all who had the privilege to know and love him. He was a treasure and will be dearly missed but this life is not all there is.
Terry Vance
August 14, 2017
To Howards family What a great guy he was,one of the hardest workers I ever worked with. I had alot of conversations with Howard at Alro. Most were the love he had for his grand kids. They were his pride and joy. The smiles on his face when he bought his house, had more room for the grand kids. Gonna miss you!
L Biscette
August 14, 2017
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