David A. "Beach Ball" Thomas, Sr., 77, of Waynesburg, PA passed away at 5:38 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born September 13, 1947 in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Chester H. Thomas and Lucille E. Stump Thomas. David was a member of the Mount Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God and a former member of Valley Chapel Church. He was a veteran of Vietnam war having served with the US Air Force. He was a member of the U.M.W.A. Local #2300 as well as a member of the Waynesburg Moose Lodge #461. David worked for US Steel Cyprus Cumberland Resources retiring in 1993 as a coal miner. His wife Gladys M. Rutan Thomas, whom he married on March 6, 1971 survives. Also surviving are 1 Daughter: Michelle L. Thomas-Kuvelis and husband Rey of Canonsburg, PA, 2 Sons: David A. Thomas, Jr. and wife Antonette of Schwenksville, PA, Steven D. Thomas and wife Donna of Rockville, VA, 6 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Brothers: Larry D. Thomas of Waynesburg, PA, Joseph Thomas of Rices Landing, PA, Dennis Thomas of Carmichaels, PA and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are 1 Granddaughter-Codie Lynn Wise, 1 Sister-Peggy L. Foley and 3 Brothers- Chester "Pete" Thomas, Clyde Thomas and Danny Thomas. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc. 197 N. Maiden St., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Shane M. Ayers, Director where services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 14, 2025 with Pastor Joseph Adams officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mount Morris, PA. Graveside Military Rites to be accorded by Greene County Veterans and members of the US Air Force. Condolences and pics can be shared with the family online at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com
