Thomas was born in New London, Connecticut on April 08, 1935. He is survived by his wife Dolores S. Cornell and his son Paul Steven Cornell of Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Thomas graduated from Key West High School in 1953. He received his undergraduate degree in 1957 and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1960 from the University of North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Navy. His active duty was at Camp LeJeune, N.C and followed by the Navy Reserve for more than 20 years. He practiced dentistry in Homestead, FL for 39 years.
Arrangements are private.
If desired, donations in Thomas’ name may be made to:
The Dental Foundation of N.C.,
UNC School of Dentistry,
Campus box #7450,
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-7450
Or
The McKinney Vento Fund, benefiting homeless children in Citrus Schools
Citrus County Schools
2575 So. Panther Pride Dr., Lecanto, FL 34461
Attn. Dawn Harris, Student Services Dept.
Make checks payable to Citrus County Schools. Check memo line: McKinney Vento Fund.