SHINGLEHOUSE, PA---Christopher A. “Chris” Thomas, 51, of
Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the Olean
General Hospital, Olean, NY.
Born December 21, 1965 in Olean, he was a son of Kenneth C.
and Carol L. Gross Thomas.
Chris was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of
1984, in Shinglehouse.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 530
in Shinglehouse. He loved to hunt, fish,
trap, and spend time with friends and family.
He loved his Chihuahua, “Jethro”.
Surviving are two sisters, Monica J. Thomas of Shinglehouse
and Mare R. “Beckie” Thomas of Kingston, Tennessee; a brother, Kenneth C.
“Buck” Thomas of Dayton, Ohio; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
grandnieces, and grandnephews.
In addition to his parents, Chris was predeceased by his
companion, Bobbie Jo Kellogg.
At Chris’ request, there will be no public visitation. A graveside memorial service will be held in
the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse, on a date and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sons of the
American Legion Post 530, PO Box 25, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Chris’ family has entrusted his care to the Virgil L. Howard
Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Chris,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
