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Ronald Joseph Thomas

1940 - 2025

Ronald Joseph Thomas obituary, 1940-2025, Charleston, WV

BORN

1940

DIED

2025

Ronald Thomas Obituary

85, of Malabar, FL, formally of Charleston WV, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2025.

Ronald was born June 26, 1940, in New Orleans, LA. His faith never wavered for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a loving and giving person who enjoyed spending his free time fishing, loved to laugh, and enjoyed life to the fullest

After his service with the U.S. Airforce, Ron became an entrepreneur, first in other states, before settling in Charleston WV and then Florida.

Ron is preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Dottie, daughters Maureen Smith, Bernice "Bernie" (Eddie) Carper, Barbara Kesler, Veronica (Ron) Banks, Dawn Losh and Terra Shuff. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Florida.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Sep. 16, 2025.

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