Indiana County PA Archives Obituaries.....Thomas, Harold Arthur July 6, 2016
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(Blairsville, PA) | Date of Publication: 16 Oct 2019
Harold Arthur "HAP" Thomas, 88 of Blairsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday,
July 06, 2016 at  his home.  He was born May 13, 1928, at Torrance, PA, the son
of the late Lyle Thomas and Stella (Moritz) Thomas. Hap served for 38 years in
the US Army and the Army National Guard.  He served during the Korean War.  He
was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA where he was
very active.  He was President of the Administration Board and also the finance
board at Church.  He served 3 counties on the Council of Finance &
Administration Board for United Methodist Churches.  He was a life member of the
Disabled American Veterans, NRA and the Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM. He was the
secretary of the Blairsville Cemetery Board for many years.  Hap implemented the
Veteran Flag Program at the Cemetery and also started the Pet Cemetery.  He was
also an avid hunter having owned many bird dogs.  He is survived by his wife of
66 years, Lila Mae (Forsha) Thomas of Blairsville, PA; daughter, Linda F.
McRorie & husband, John of Blairsville, PA and grandchild, Sgt. Jessica  M.
McRorie of NYPD, NY.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marion Louise
Reda and brother, Earl Thomas.  The Family will receive friends on Friday, July
8, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM.  Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM will conduct masonic services
Friday evening in the Funeral Home at 7PM.  A funeral service will be held in
the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PA on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at
11:00 AM.  Pastor Dan Cunkelman will officiate.  VFW Post #5821 & the American
Legion Post #0407 will conduct military services Saturday morning at
Church.  Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.  If so
desired, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 50
S. Walnut St, Blairsville, PA or Blairsville Cemetery, 609 E. Market St,
Blairsville, PA 15717. 

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