THOMAS Jr. Benjamin Franklin age 86 May 2, 2012,preceded in death by parents, Ben & Maude Thomas; sisters, Thelma Baker Foss & Mary Jane Heldreth. Survived by wife, Betty Thomas; daughters; Susan Russell, Barbara (Douglas) Fillmore; grandchildren, Robin (Brooks) Madison, Rachel (Derrick) Romines, Joseph Fitzgerald & Evan (Tempany) Fitzgerald; 7 great grandchildren. Benjamin is a WWII veteran who served the Pacific area; Ben worked for 23+ years and then retired from DuPont. Graveside Services will be conducted with military honors Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 2:30 pm at Hermitage Memorial Gardens, Visiting with family will be 1-2:30 at Hermitage Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ben's honor to Alive Hospice.