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Ronald E. Thomas, Sr., a resident of Norco,
died at his residence on Sunday, May 12. He was 94.
Mr. Thomas retired from Shell Oil Company
after 45 years of service. He served as treasurer for 50 years of
Shell Employees’ Federal Credit Union, which later became Louisiana
Federal Credit Union. Mr. Thomas was past Master of Square and Compass
Lodge #417 in Kenner. He had served as an Elder for many years in
Good Hope Presbyterian Church and was active in youth sports, especially
bowling and baseball.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 68 years,
Helen M. Thomas, one son, Ronald E. Thomas, Jr., two granddaughters,
Joy and Amy Thomas and their mother, Elizabeth Thomas. He is also
survived by one brother, James. D. Thomas and wife Marilyn, and
one sister, Annie Ruth Hill and husband Ray.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, May
16 at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling. Entombment followed
in St. Louis Cemetery #3 in New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ronald
E. Thomas, Sr. Memorial Fund, in care of First Union Presbyterian
Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling, 70070.
Mr. Thomas will be remembered as a loving
and devoted husband and father.
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