Thomas was born to John Bryant and Gertrude Elizabeth Reed Runkle on April 20, 1937 in Zanesville, Ohio.
Thomas passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his home with his family at his side.
Thomas was a machine operator for an oil well tool manufacturer for 20 years.
Thomas was a resident of Hanford, California for 34 years.
Services will be held privately.