Louis L. "Gene" Thomas

Louis L. "Gene" Thomas, 67, North Manchester, IN died at 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010 in his residence. He was born July 6, 1942 in Peru, IN to William R. & Georgianna I. (Smith) Thomas. He is survived by his companion, Debbie Giddens, Liberty Mills, IN; one daughter, Lisa (Steve) Turley, North Manchester, IN; three brothers, Lamoine (Pat) Thomas, North Manchester, IN, Dewayne (Brenda) Thomas, North Manchester, IN and Floyd Thomas, Lafontaine, IN; one sister, Loretta (Terry) Cox, North Manchester, IN; one half sister, Kathy Leis, Knox, IN; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He retired in 2006 from Invensys Co., North Manchester, IN after 44 years. He was a member of Moose Lodge #1518, Eagles Lodge, and Sons of the American legion Post #286, all of North Manchester, IN. Gene served the North Manchester community as a member of the North Manchester Police Dept. Reserves and as a volunteer and assistant chief with the North Manchester Fire Dept. Graveside services Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, CR 300 E & CR 1000 N, Servia, IN. No calling is planned. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. For those who would like to honor the memory of Gene Thomas, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46278-6005. To send private condolences to the family, please use the CONDOLENCE LINK on the HOME PAGE.