Donald E. Thomas

Donald E. Thomas, 58, of Rockbridge, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Adena Hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio.

He was born to the late Gloris Thomas and Istvan "Steve" Czap in Columbus, Ohio on March 2, 1967. He attended Groveport Madison High School and after he graduated went off to work 10 years for the Ohio Historical Society where he was able to participate in making many of the displays.

Donald learned that he had a desire for carpentry and based his 30 year on career building homes. However, he had a dream to work with his sons and so once his boys grew up they worked together at Gutters Unlimited LLC in Ashville Ohio for the past 18 years. There they made many lasting memories together. Donald had a love for music and spent many hours singing and dancing. He was a master at pool, and loved to play horseshoes, fish, camp, and was a phenomenal artist.

He is survived by his five sons Nathan Thomas, Donnie Thomas, Jordan Midkiff, Nick Thomas, and Noah Thomas; as well as one beautiful newborn granddaughter Wrenlee Marie Thomas; sisters Sabrina (John) Arrington, Cynthia Whitt, and Margaret (Tom) Hughes; brother David (Marsha) Miller; nephews Christopher Miller, Colton Miller, Stefan Howard, Devan Howard, Joey Whitt, Steven Lyons, and Johnny Arrington; nieces Anna Orsbon and Heather Priester; and many great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother James Reames; and niece Patricia Whitt.

Caring Cremation® is taking place through the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.

A celebration of life in Donald’s honor will be announced at a future date.

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