Harold "Butch" Thomas

Harold R. “Butch” Thomas, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.  Butch was born January 14, 1948, in Millfield, the son of the late Harold W. and Cleo Helen (Crabtree) Thomas.

Butch served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing with his father, brother, 3 sons, and close friends Ronnie Daines and Bill Brown.

Butch is survived by his significant other, Doreen Winters of Lancaster; children, Stacey (James) Hudnall of Albany, Tim Thomas of Chauncey, Heather (James) Goldsmith of Columbus, Holley Thomas of Millfield, Heidi Thomas of Millfield, and Ronald (Autumn) Thomas of Logan; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and brother, Michael (Tammy) Thomas of Sugar Grove.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bryan Thomas; and sister, Diana Smathers.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville with Pastor Gary Alton officiating.  Interment will follow in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield with military graveside services being conducted by the Combined Color Guard Unit.  Friends may visit from 12:00 to 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family suggests donations in memory of Butch be made to your local Veterans group or FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com