Virgil Thomas

Virgil L. Thomas, 81, died of a broken heart over the loss of his wife Colleen ,at his home Monday, September 8, 2008 with his daughters by his side and his son, Clarence, there in his heart, Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Virgil was born May 22, 1927 in Des Moines to Ora and Ethel Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Virgil worked for Newman Construction until his retirement in 1990. He loved being with his family. Virgil loved the Iowa State Fair. He was proud of his Indian heritage.
Virgil is survived by his children, Sherri (Kelley) Foust, Shanel (David) Dearinger, Kelly (Clark) Shockley, Berneice Thomas, Clarence Thomas, Marla Del Carmen, and John Barach; brother, Glen Thomas; sisters, Gladys Snodgrass, Maxine Novotny and Helen Belcher; 11 grandchildren , 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Virgil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen, grandson, Joseph Wetzel and great grandson, David McElvogue, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson, Noah Anderson to help with medical expenses.
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