Orville Thomas

Obituary of Orville Richard Thomas

Orville Richard Thomas, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2021. Born on November 15, 1936 in Macomb, IL, he was a son of the late Ivan Thomas and Luella Bowes Thomas.

A retired Army veteran, he was truly passionate about serving his country. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fellowship with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Vera Thomas and his brother, Kenneth Thomas.

Left to cherish his memory are his step daughter, Gail Brown McRae; stepson, Larry Brown; as well as several nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2pm at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Rd. Columbia, SC 29209. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 4pm to 6pm at the funeral home.

Saturday
9
January

Visitation

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
803-776-1092
Sunday
10
January

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
803-776-1092
Sunday
10
January

Burial

3:00 pm
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
803-776-1092
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