JUNIOR B. THOMAS, 72, of Amsterdam, OH, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at his home after following an apparent heart attack. He was born October 29, 1935 in Tyler County, WV, a son of the late Peter and Daisy Mercer Thomas. He retired in 1999 from Weirton Steel as a ladleman in the blast furnace. He had 45 years of service and was a member of the 25 year Club. He was an active board member of the Amsterdam Church of God and of the Democratic National Committee. Junior was an avid hunter and enjoyed playing Santa Claus in the community. Junior married Saundra Sutton December 7, 1959, who survives. Their children are: Elizabeth (Mark) Russell, Amsterdam, Lynne (Glen) Reinhold, Jacksonville, NC; Brad (Jessica) Thomas of Toronto, grandchildren are: David, Ashley, Abby, Samantha, Glen M., Alexandra, Chris and Rachel and great-grandchildren are: Jaiden, Devin and Miley. He is also survived by a brother, Peter (Charlotte) Thomas, Colliers, WV, and 3 sisters, Betty Eddy, Kingwood, WV and Elizabeth Campbell and Marion Thomas, both of New Martinsville, WV. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Megan Thomas, and a sister, Vera Thomas. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 Second St., Richmond Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be an hour visitation prior to the 1 PM funeral service on Friday at the Amsterdam Church of God with Pastors Robert Davis and Jason Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in the East Springfield Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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