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Benjamin J. "Bugs" Thomas Age 51, of Alliance died on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 8:19 a.m. at Aultman Hospital. Born on June 17, 1957 in Canton, Benjamin was a resident of Alliance for the last 15 years. He graduated from Perry High School and grew up attending St. Jacobs Lutheran Church. He was employed at Rich Young Cooling & Heating, where he performed repairs and installation. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Sandyville Eagles many years ago. In his past-time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and working outside on his property in Robertsville. He is survived by his girlfriend of 14 years, Connie Davis; a brother, Christopher (Peggy) Thomas; two sisters, Mary (Wesley) Schaub and Helen (Harold) Gortney; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert William and Margaret (Hartong) Thomas Snyder; and a brother, Robert William "Bill" Thomas. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Please contact the family at connied1946@sbcglobal.net for more information. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home, 1000 S. Union Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601. This obituary may be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family online at www.sharerfuneralhome.com (Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke, 330-823-2159) To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. |
