Mervin "Muggs" Thomas age 68 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 at his residence.
He was born February 29, 1944 in Radnor, Ohio to the late Arvin Mervin and Iva Susan (Morris) Thomas.
On September 24, 1974 he married Dorothy M. (Kibler).
Muggs was a resident of Marion for many years, formerly lived in Prospect, Ohio and Delaware, Ohio. He was employed at Penry Stone for several years, was a member of Amvets Post # 102 in Delaware. He enjoyed fishing, hanging out in his garage where he made homemade wine and did woodworking, and spending time with his grandkids and the neighborhood kids.
Through all his health battles he loved everyone at Marion General Cardiac Rehab for their kindness and support.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Thomas of Marion, five children, Jackie Gibson of Marion, Joyce Craft of Marion, Warren Hetrick of Marion, Kathy Blakeman of Marion, Mervin Thomas of Marion, George (Kathy) Thomas of Marion, twenty grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, his brother, Allen (Betty) Thomas of Delaware, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond Thomas and Donald Thomas, three sisters, Juanita Bennett, Esther Colgan and Sarah Wycoff.
Funeral services for Muggs will be Monday, April 2, 2012 at 11 AM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 3 – 6 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cardiac Rehad at Marion General, American Heart Association or to Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. On line condolences may be expressed at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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