Beloved husband of Artie Emily (nee Cornelius) Thomas, loving father of Joyce Bunch of Goshen OH, Sue Semon of Decatur IL, Betty Lou Ragland of Cincinnati OH, Linda Choatie of Milford OH, Debbie Fishman of New Richmond OH, William Owen Thomas Jr. of New Richmond OH, and the Late Edward Green, devoted grandfather of 23 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, dear brother of 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Retired from Southern Railroad, raised Tennessee walking horses, member of the Floral Avenue Church of God Mountain Assembly.