William D. “Bill” Thomas 84, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died May 9, 2018 at Forest Hill Care Center St. Clairsville, OH.
Bill was born February 3, 1934 in Shadyside, OH a son of the late Dayle W. and Opal L. Landers Thomas.
Bill began his career teaching and coaching at Bellaire High School,he continued at St. Clairsville, Barnesville, Union Local and returned to retire from Bellaire High School. He was a member of East Richland Evangelical Friends Church, St. Clairsville, OH, Masonic Lodge #438 F& AM, DAV Post #117 both of Bellaire, the Bellaire Alumni Association and was an Army Veteran.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a brother, Wayne L. Thomas.
Surviving is his wife, Norma (Arcishewsky) Thomas, two sons; Doug (Cindi) Thomas of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama and David (Mindy) Thomas of Bay Village, OH, grandchildren, Julia, Matthew, Cody, Jordan and Rebecca.
Family and friends will be received 2pm-7pm Monday at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 441 37th Street, Bellaire, OH where services will be held at 11am Tuesday with Reverend Jerry Wenger officiating.
Interment follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Masonic Services 7pm Monday at the funeral home.
Belmont County Veterans Association will conduct graveside honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Public Library at TMCFunding.com
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
Date: Monday, May 14, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bellaire Chapel
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Location:
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bellaire Chapel
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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Dan Plumly posted on 5/23/18
My condolences on the coach's passing. Fond memories of playing for him. He showed patience with me even though I probably didn't deserve his kindness. Truly a person for young athletes to be around as he understood there was more to be gained from the experience than just the game.