Clyde Thomas

Clyde E Thomas age 86 of Ostrander formally of West Jefferson passed away June 15, 2015 at his home. Clyde was a Korean War veteran who served honorably in the United States Army from 1948 to 1952. A lifetime member of the VFW Post 7005 and the American Legion Post 0201. He retired after 34 years from General Motors, Columbus Fisher Body Divison in 1989. Mr. Thomas was born June 22,1928 in Greenup County Kentucky son of the late Charles B and Sarah J (Perry) Thomas. He is preceded in death by brothers Charles, Elmer, Lester, Vancil and Elwood Thomas. Sisters Maxine Boggs, Estaline Stevens and Christine Hamilton. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joyce A (Cox) Thomas daughter and son-in-law Avah and Jim Wirz of Ostrander; brother Clifford Thomas of London several nieces and nephews. Viewing hours will be held Wednesday June 17 from 10AM-12PMwith a funeral service at 12PM at the Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home 1355 West Main St. West Jefferson a burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery . In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the VFW post 7005 or the American Legion post 0201. www.radermcdonaldtidd.com