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John Edward Thomas Sr.

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Official Obituary of

John Edward Thomas Sr.

November 26, 1937 ~ June 21, 2026 (age 88) 88 Years Old

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John Thomas Sr. Obituary

John Edward Thomas, age 88, called from labor to reward June 21, 2026. Public Viewing will be held Wednesday July 1, 2026 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where a celebration of life service will be held Thursday July 2, 2026 Wake 10:00AM Funeral 10:30AM. Interment: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

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Services

Public Viewing

Wednesday
July 1, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Celebration of Life Service - Wake

Thursday
July 2, 2026
10:00 AM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

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Celebration of Life Service - Funeral

Thursday
July 2, 2026
10:30 AM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Video is available for this event

Interment

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (Rittman, OH, 44270)

Rittman, OH 44270

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