ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: THOMAS, DAVID ("DAVE") ("BOBBY") R. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La. Died: Sunday, December 22, 2013 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= THOMAS, DAVID ("DAVE") ("BOBBY") R. August 29, 1939~December 22, 2013 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2013/sm1312.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dave R. Thomas, 74, a lifelong resident of Berwick born August 29, 1939, passed away with his family by his side on December 22, 2013 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Dave was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country from 1957 to 1961. During his four year enlistment, Dave was stationed in Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, and Charleston South Carolina. Dave was a member and past Master of Lafayette Lodge 87, Free & Accepted Masons, Patterson Louisiana and he was on the Board of Directors of the Citrus Land Company. Dave enjoyed wood working and fishing alligators, two of his favorite hobbies. After being employed by various companies over the years, he retired from the Town of Berwick as the Town Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer in 2001. During this time with the town, he served on various boards which included the Berwick Development District, Wards 5 & 8 Regional Sewer, and the Berwick Housing Authority. He is survived by his wife of forty one years, Patricia Michel Thomas, his children Ronald J. Thomas, wife Sheila of Chesapeake, Virginia; Frances Thomas of Punta Gorda, Florida; Robin Battle, husband Rickey of New Port News, Virginia; Mark Thomas of Hampton, Virginia; Kelly S. LeBlanc, husband Jeff of Prarieville, Louisiana; Shannon Distefano, husband Marc of Morgan City, Louisiana; and two step children, Marion Jett, husband Jeff of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Charlie Autrey, wife Jacquline of Bossier City, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dave Thomas Jr. and Elizabeth Moore Thomas; and one wife, Linda Sue Autrey, and one step child, Angie Gonzales He has been blessed with 16 grand children and 3 great grand children. A time of remembrance and refection will be held at Hargrave Funeral Home Thursday December 26, 2013 from 5 PM Until 8 PM. A Celebration of Dave's life will begin at 8 PM with services conducted by Monsignor Douglas Courville and refection of a life well lived by close friends and relatives. A private family dismissal will follow. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Berwick High School Softball Team, 700 Pattie Drive, Berwick, Louisiana 70342. All donations gratefully accepted and acknowledged. ===================