Walter L. Thomas passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021. He was born June 21,1931 in Kingston, PA to his parents Llewellyn and Lida H. Thomas. Walt leaves his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 67 years, Hermine S. Thomas and his children Kim (Carol) Thomas, Susan (Dennis) Duncan, Bruce (Rhonda) Thomas, and David (Debbie) Thomas. He also leaves his grandchildren, Leslie (Will) Huffaker, Grant (Darcie) Duncan, Brittany, Jared, and Stephanie Thomas, Justin (Cassandra) Stanley, Savannah (Jacob) Dodson, Brandon (Lauren) Carroll, Bobby and Zeke Matthews, and his great grandchildren Elijah and Elianah Carroll. He also leaves his sister, Lida Mae Parfitt and many nieces and nephews.
Walt's lifelong passion was music education. He directed the band at Culpeper County High School where he started and coached the wrestling program. He was assistant principal for 5 years before becoming the Central Office Administrator for 14 years. He served a total of 40 years in the school system.
Walt was very active in the community and the Culpeper United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord, his family, his students, and his community. He will be greatly missed by all and his legacy will live on through his family and those who knew him.
There will be a virtual service Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM. https://meet.google.com/phd-koae-qjn
Due to Covid-19, a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Culpeper County Band Boosters, designated for Walt Thomas Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 301, Culpeper, VA 22701, the Culpeper United Methodist Church, 1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701 or a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and condolences may be offered to the Thomas family through clore-english.com. The family has entrusted Clore-English Funeral Home with these arrangements.
