David E. Thomas Sr.'s Obituary
David E. Thomas, Sr., born in Milford, Virginia on May 16, 1934, passed away Sunday, August 30 in Palm Harbor, Florida after a brief illness. David was the President and sole shareholder of M.W. Cosby Transfer and Storage Co. Inc. in Richmond before retiring and moving to Florida. In addition to his working career, he served four years in the US Air Force, as Chairman of the Chesterfield County Virginia Planning Commission and in various positions with other non-profit and religious entities in Virginia and Florida. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Accounting.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Nancy Dodson Thomas of Dunedin, Florida, a son, David E. Thomas, Jr. of Dunedin, Florida, a grandson, David Glen Thomas of Sausalito, California, a sister, Margaret Thomas Mayo of Gloucester, Virginia, an aunt, Virginia W. Thomas of Athens, Tennessee and several nieces and nephews, including Col. (Ret.) Stephen G. Thomas, Gregory A. Thomas, Michael C. Thomas, Pamela Mayo Rogansky, Mary-Beth Mayo Johnson, Mark E. Thomas, Matthew K. Thomas, Margaret B. Mayo, and Nell Thomas Cochran. He was pre-deceased by his father and mother, Francis G. Thomas and Dorothy Head Thomas, both of Mechanicsville, Virginia, and two brothers, Col. (Ret.) Francis G. Thomas, Jr., and Edward G. Thomas.
A memorial service will be held at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA on September 12, 2015 at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Empath Suncoast Hospice, 2675 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, Florida 34684.
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