Obituary for James E Thomas

James E. Thomas, 95 of Columbus passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Preceded in death by son Pat, granddaughter Hannah Thomas and siblings Herb, Tubby, Ray, Whitie, Chuck, Stu, Dave, and Madeleine. Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Loretta; children Kathy Haines, Jeff (Joyce), GiGi (Jane) and Peggy (Jeff) Metzger; daughter-in-law Teresa; Grandchildren Elissa (Chris) Spruill, Alex(Megan)Thomas, Emily(Kyle)Bauer, Matthew(Summer)Thomas, Marlee(Sam)Stephens, Madeline Thomas and Stephen Metzger. Great-grandchildren: Ethan and Skylar Spruill, Michael Thomas, Thomas and Lucas Bauer, and George Stephens. Jim was a German Village native and a 1939 graduate of St. Mary's High School. He Retired after 38 years from State Auto Insurance. He was an avid golfer, bowler, OSU Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians and Browns fan. Jim was a founding member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and was a long time lector and choir member. Friends may call 4 to 6:30 PM Monday at St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd. and from 10 to 11 AM Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday with entombment 2 PM Tuesday at Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may contribute in his memory the Charity Newies