Loren J.

Thomas

Loren J. Thomas passed away at home, Tuesday May 23, 2023 surrounded by family following a long illness. He was born November 8, 1934 in Junction, OH to the late Ray Thomas and Minnie (Font) Thomas. Loren was the last surviving sibling of 8 children. He was preceded in death by siblings: Donald Thomas (Norma), Velma Keck (Millard), Kenneth Thomas (Bonnie), Edna Parrish, Robert Thomas (Dorothy), Evelyn Deisler (Dale), Ambrose (Carl) Thomas. Loren was also preceded in death by son-in-law, Chet Moore and daughter, Judith Kay Thomas.

On October 8, 1954, Loren married Louella (Hill) Thomas. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in 2022. The couple have two surviving children: Pamela Moore (Chet) and Jerold Thomas (Rachel). He is also survived by 4 grandchildren: Amy Woodring (Mark), Cheryl Eddy (Aaron), Justin Thomas (Alexis), and Kylee Sims (Thomas). There are also 6 great-grandchildren: Kalvin, Mia, Olivia Woodring, Mason, Ayla Eddy, Ally Thomas, and Thomas (Trip) Sims III.

Loren graduated from Paulding High School in 1952. He was employed at Central Foundry Division, Defiance, OH from 1953-1988. Starting as a production worker, he was appointed to the Electrician Apprentice program becoming a Journeyman Electrician in the Maintenance Dept. In 1972, Loren was promoted to General Supervisor in the Maintenance Dept. He was the only person reaching that position without a college degree. Following retirement from General Motors, Loren was employed as a Consultant for the Maintenance Department Projects by William A Kibbe and Associates Inc. Consulting Engineers from 1992-1999. During Loren's early employment at Central Foundry, he was a Buck Sergeant Army Reserves for 8 years.

Loren was a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church where he served on various committees. He was also a member of Paulding's V.F.W. and Eagles as well as the Historical Society. Loren was an active supporter of his family's sporting events.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Paulding United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Arnold officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

The family requests no funeral flowers, statuary, throws, windchimes or other funeral memorabilia. A memorial contribution may be made in Loren's memory to Elara Hospice, 3425 Executive Parkway, Suite 206, Toledo, OH 43606.