John W Thomas' Obituary
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Decatur- John W. Thomas, 63, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A service to celebrate the life of John will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 19, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till the time of the service. Interment with 'Flight Home' ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
John was born February 12, 1949, in Van Nuys, CA, the son of Clyde and Helen (Warren) Thomas. John was employed by NASA and worked on the Space Shuttle and Rocket systems. He married Eva Presley on September 8, 1972 in Las Vegas, NV.
He is survived by his wife Eva; son Curt (Lori) Markosian of Decatur; daughter, Samantha (Adam) Murchie of Newport Ritchie, FL; grandchildren, Connor, Payton, and Travis.
John was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and a twin sister.
The family of John is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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