Birth date: Feb 17, 1946 Death date: Oct 28, 2019
John Patrick Thomas, age 73, of Centerville, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at Centerville Specialty Care. He was born February 17, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Paul Willard and Lula Maurine Thomas. John received h Read Obituary
John will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family. From the Ewing family Matthew, Margery and Marilyn
Sorry for you you & your family's loss
Last Saturday I said goodby to John and this Saturday I will his funeral. Peg driving over these long hi ways gave me lots of time to think about how to express my feelings! I could not, so here is our ribbons story. John and I were in Centerville High School track together. John got ribbons in; every race; I got one ( 6th, green) After that came Vietnam. John went in the Army and to Vietnam; I to the Coast Guard with John earning lots of ribbons ( medals ) and I got one. Wouldn't you John and Marybeth decided to have a wedding, with me as best man, in uniforms and with ribbons. For years we had more fun teasing each other over our ribbons, but in reality we both knew the real meanings of those ribbons, especially John's actions before himself and Country first! At his funeral family and friends will memorialize John as a Thomas family elder to follow in character and carry forth for generations to come.Finally remember John's long, long terrible Illness, how he accepted it, never asked why, and is giving all he can to scientific and heath researchYou done good John
John & Mary Beth were like parents to me when I was in high school. They were always very supportive of their children's friends and especially the Centerville Cross Country Team. Many of us would just go hang out there even without Dave & Lora at times! Awesome people. The loss of John will definitely leave a big whole in everyone's lives, but I will cherish all the memories of John, Mary Beth, and the Thomas family. Hugs to Mary Beth, Dave, and Lora. I am thinking of you all and am truly sorry for your loss. Mary (Stansberry) Schwering
So sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We were very fortunate to grow up in such a loving family - extended family environment. I have such wonderful memories of John on our camping trips, family outings and holidays together. I know he will be missed by all of us but we are so blessed to have known him.
My sympathies to the whole family. John was a truly great man who loved his family...
I always enjoyed working with John when I worked with the Centerville DOT crew.
