Clarence L. Thomas, Jr's Obituary
Clarence L. Thomas, Jr., 75 yrs., of Waterloo, IL, passed away on August 11, 2016. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of the late Clarence L., Sr., and Mildred, nee Kirby, Thomas. Clarence was an active volunteer with the Salvation Army in the St. Louis area. He was a devout Christian who read the Bible often. He was retired from the Terminal Railroad Assoc. of St. Louis, MO, where he had worked as a diesel mechanic. He was married to the late Rosetta, nee Timmons, Thomas. They were married on March 4, 1983, in Belleville, IL. She had passed away March 13, 2016. Graveside Services Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 11:00 am, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Columbia, IL Pastor Jared Parker, officiating Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery Columbia, IL Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: The Humane Society of Monroe County, P.O. Box 164, Waterloo, IL 62298 Survivors Son, Floyd Gamblin, Jr. Daughter, Tammy Gamblin Grandchildren, Ted (Karen) Timmons, Gilbert Castro, Cindy Castro, and Rose Marie Castro Many nieces and nephews Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Daughter, Barbara Gamblin
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