Peter Christopher Thomas
March 29, 1967 - January 13, 2021
Peter Christopher Thomas, 53, of Harrisonburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January, 13, 2021 at his home.
Peter was born March 29, 1967 in Harrisonburg, and was the son of Sue Thomas Cobb and the late Edward A. Thomas. He is also preceded in death by a step-father, Daniel P. Cobb, a grandmother, Reba Heatwole Moyers, and a nephew, Justin Peter Thomas.
Peter lived the first 5 years of his life in Queens, New York City before moving to the Shenandoah Valley in 1971.
Peter attended Spotswood High School where he played the trumpet in both the Concert Band and Jazz Band. He graduated from Spotswood in 1985. Following graduation, Peter attended Blue Ridge Community College for 2 years.
He worked for Walker Manufacturing for 31 years as a fork lift operator. Peter was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where was an usher as a young adult. He was an avid Raiders football fan. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family. His friendships were extremely important to him and his friends were his family as well.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: sisters, Mollie Thomas of Grottoes, and Josie Cobb-Holloway and husband, Robert Holloway, also of Grottoes; aunt and uncle, Gayle and Virgil Whetzel; niece, Kathryn Holloway; nephews, Nathan Chewning, Isaac Holloway, and Aiden Holloway; and cousin, Sheila Whetzel.
A funeral service will be conducted by Deacon Fred Laspina at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may pay their respects on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for the health of others.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
March 29, 1967 - January 13, 2021
Peter Christopher Thomas, 53, of Harrisonburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January, 13, 2021 at his home.
Peter was born March 29, 1967 in Harrisonburg, and was the son of Sue Thomas Cobb and the late Edward A. Thomas. He is also preceded in death by a step-father, Daniel P. Cobb, a grandmother, Reba Heatwole Moyers, and a nephew, Justin Peter Thomas.
Peter lived the first 5 years of his life in Queens, New York City before moving to the Shenandoah Valley in 1971.
Peter attended Spotswood High School where he played the trumpet in both the Concert Band and Jazz Band. He graduated from Spotswood in 1985. Following graduation, Peter attended Blue Ridge Community College for 2 years.
He worked for Walker Manufacturing for 31 years as a fork lift operator. Peter was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where was an usher as a young adult. He was an avid Raiders football fan. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family. His friendships were extremely important to him and his friends were his family as well.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: sisters, Mollie Thomas of Grottoes, and Josie Cobb-Holloway and husband, Robert Holloway, also of Grottoes; aunt and uncle, Gayle and Virgil Whetzel; niece, Kathryn Holloway; nephews, Nathan Chewning, Isaac Holloway, and Aiden Holloway; and cousin, Sheila Whetzel.
A funeral service will be conducted by Deacon Fred Laspina at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may pay their respects on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for the health of others.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
Peter Christopher Thomas
March 29, 1967 - January 13, 2021
Peter Christopher Thomas, 53, of Harrisonburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January, 13, 2021 at his home.
Peter was born March 29, 1967 in Harrisonburg, and was the son of Sue Thomas Cobb and the late Edward A. Thomas. He is also preceded in death by a step-father, Daniel P. Cobb, a grandmother, Reba Heatwole Moyers, and a nephew, Justin Peter Thomas.
Peter lived the first 5 years of his life in Queens, New York City before moving to the Shenandoah Valley in 1971.
Peter attended Spotswood High School where he played the trumpet in both the Concert Band and Jazz Band. He graduated from Spotswood in 1985. Following graduation, Peter attended Blue Ridge Community College for 2 years.
He worked for Walker Manufacturing for 31 years as a fork lift operator. Peter was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where was an usher as a young adult. He was an avid Raiders football fan. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family. His friendships were extremely important to him and his friends were his family as well.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: sisters, Mollie Thomas of Grottoes, and Josie Cobb-Holloway and husband, Robert Holloway, also of Grottoes; aunt and uncle, Gayle and Virgil Whetzel; niece, Kathryn Holloway; nephews, Nathan Chewning, Isaac Holloway, and Aiden Holloway; and cousin, Sheila Whetzel.
A funeral service will be conducted by Deacon Fred Laspina at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may pay their respects on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for the health of others.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
March 29, 1967 - January 13, 2021
Peter Christopher Thomas, 53, of Harrisonburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January, 13, 2021 at his home.
Peter was born March 29, 1967 in Harrisonburg, and was the son of Sue Thomas Cobb and the late Edward A. Thomas. He is also preceded in death by a step-father, Daniel P. Cobb, a grandmother, Reba Heatwole Moyers, and a nephew, Justin Peter Thomas.
Peter lived the first 5 years of his life in Queens, New York City before moving to the Shenandoah Valley in 1971.
Peter attended Spotswood High School where he played the trumpet in both the Concert Band and Jazz Band. He graduated from Spotswood in 1985. Following graduation, Peter attended Blue Ridge Community College for 2 years.
He worked for Walker Manufacturing for 31 years as a fork lift operator. Peter was a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where was an usher as a young adult. He was an avid Raiders football fan. Peter enjoyed spending time with his family. His friendships were extremely important to him and his friends were his family as well.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by: sisters, Mollie Thomas of Grottoes, and Josie Cobb-Holloway and husband, Robert Holloway, also of Grottoes; aunt and uncle, Gayle and Virgil Whetzel; niece, Kathryn Holloway; nephews, Nathan Chewning, Isaac Holloway, and Aiden Holloway; and cousin, Sheila Whetzel.
A funeral service will be conducted by Deacon Fred Laspina at Kyger Funeral Home Chapel in Harrisonburg on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may pay their respects on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Facial coverings and social distancing will be required for the health of others.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
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