Wallace J. Thomas, Jr's Obituary
Wallace Thomas, Jr Obituary
Wallace J. Thomas, Jr., 64, of Oberlin, died December 30, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services, Parma. He was born August 17, 1956 in Oberlin and was a 1975 graduate of Oberlin High School where he was All-State in basketball. From 1975-1978, he served in the US Army. Wallace held positions with Youth & Catholic Charities, was the Oberlin Dog Warden, delivered papers for the Oberlin News Tribune and was later employed as a corrections officer at the Lorain County Sheriff’s Department. Wallace is survived by his wife of 14 years, Bonnie L. (nee Blaha); daughter, Megan Thomas; son, Jazz Thomas; mother, Betty Thomas; 8 step children; sisters, Brigitte (Don Colley) Thomas and Tyhesha “Tiny” (Warren) Thomas; brothers, Andre (Robin) Thomas, Ben Thompson and Dequan Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace J. Thomas, Sr. A graveside service will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:30 am at Westwood Cemetery, Oberlin with Pastor Lester Allen officiating. Elyria Amvets Post 32 Honor Guard will present military honors. Due to Covid-19 precautions, face coverings are required.GravesideWestwood CemeteryWednesday, January 20, 2021 10:30 AM Morgan St.Oberlin, OH 44074
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