William "Bill" E. Thomas's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Lima, Ohio

William "Bill" E. Thomas

April 17, 1940 - July 7, 2025 (85 years old)

Lima, Ohio

William "Bill" E. Thomas's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Lima, Ohio

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Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services

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William "Bill" E. Thomas

April 17, 1940 - July 7, 2025 (85 years old)

Lima, Ohio

William E. Thomas Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 7, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William E. Thomas of Lima, Ohio. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William E. Thomas to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bessie Thomas and Felix Thomas; his siblings, Ruthie Bassett (Bob), Elsie Casey (Tim) and Evan Thomas; and his brothers-in-law, Robert Eickholt, Bill Eickholt and Joey Eickholt.

He is survived by: his wife Jane Thomas (Eickholt); his son Ned Thomas of Florida; his siblings, Robert Thomas of Lima and Evelyn Kohli of Ottawa; his in-laws, Thom Eickholt (Mary), Jerry Eickholt (Jann), Don Eickholt (Marie Anne), Ray Eickholt (Carol), Mary Ann Good (Dale), Dan Eickholt (Marcia), Frank Eickholt (Judy) and Kathy Wehri (Ed); and his close friends, Lynn and Stephanie Darbyshire.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral Home - Shawnee Chapel. A celebration of life was held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services



Thu

July 17

Visitation

Chiles-Laman Funeral Home - Shawnee Chapel

Thu

July 17

Celebration of life

Chiles-Laman Funeral Home - Shawnee Chapel

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