John W. Thom - 1927-2004
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Posted: 11/26/04 - 10:16:48 pm EST
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John W. Thom, 77, of Ashland, Ky., passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in King's Daughters Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born July 26, 1927, in Ashland, a son of the late Paul and Ethel Smith Thom.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Thom, Orville Thom and George Thom; and two sisters, Nancy Osborne and Bess Thom.
He was a retired machinist with CSX, was a member of South Ashland United Methodist Church and Poage Masonic Lodge 325 F&AM, and was a volunteer at King's Daughters Medical Center for many years.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Bonnie Pack Thom; a daughter, Johnda Nesbitt of Ashland; two grandchildren, Joseph Nesbitt and Julie Nesbitt; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at South Ashland United Methodist Church by the Rev. David Fultz and the Rev. Lance Campbell. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 tonight, Nov. 27, 2004, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland with a Masonic service at 7 and after 1 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Contributions may be made to South Ashland United Methodist Church, 2203 29th St., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.