

Thomas graduated in 1956 from Linden-McKinley High School, served in the U.S. Navy, was a milkman, retired from The City of Columbus, Division of Traffic Engineering, as well as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Franklin County Board of Elections. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed boating, reading, westerns, cruises, driving his 350Z and entertaining his friends and family.
Thomas will be greatly missed by his partner Joanne Rogers, daughter Christi Fadley, sisters Suzanne (Jerry) Miller and Nora (Raymond) Brofford, grandchildren Michael (Emiri) Robida and Joshua (Michelle) Fadley, great grandchildren Keira Fadley, Kaiden Fadley and Orion Robida, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his son Richard Fadley, wife Jacqualine Fadley, sister Betty Yantis and brother Donald Fadley.
A memorial will be held for Thomas on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:30 pm at Schoedinger Northwest, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 with Pastor Steve Wachtman officiating. Internment will be at the convenience of the family.
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