Charles R. Thomas, Sr.
Smithfield
Charles R. Thomas, Sr., 81, of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, W.Va. Born near Adah May 21, 1942, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Anna Roebuck Thomas.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert and Robert; and a sister, Marie “Tillie”.
Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a skilled electrician in manufacturing moulds for the steel mills. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, antique cars and reading.
Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Varndell Thomas; two children, Charles Jr. (Cristina) Thomas, and Michelle Thomas (Tom); three grandchildren, Makenna Katona (Logan), Charles III and Cassey Thomas; two sisters, Joyce Stover of Arnold, and Rose Baronie of Parma, Ohio; an aunt, Catherine Thomas; along with numerous nieces and nephews; and childhood best friend, Jerry Medved and family.
A Celebration of Life Service is being planned for a later date and will be announced.
Arrangements are in the care of the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion.
Remembrances for his family may be posted at www.herod-rishel.com.