Woodrow Thomas

Woodrow Thomas, 87, of Gilbert departed this life Thursday, August 7, 2008 from Logan Center-- Genesis, Logan, WV.

Born on November 16, 1921, in Wyoming County, he was the son of the late John Henry and Mary Mullins Thomas.

Woodrow was preceded in death by his wife; Georgia Ann Bowens Blankenship, his brother; Grover Thomas, step-daughter; Ruth Thomas, step-sons; James Blankenship, Roy Blankenship and Clark Blankenship.

Those left to love and to cherish the memory of Woodrow are his grand-son; Richard Blankenship of Gilbert, his step-daughters; Audrey Elkins and Elizabeth (Rayburn) Mitchell, both of Gilbert, and Barbara (Larry) Belcher of Oceana, special friends; Chris Stevens and his family, who he loved spending time with. Woodrow will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends called at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday evening, August 9, 2008 after 6:00 pm. Funeral services were held at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday, August 10, 2008, at 3:00 pm, with the Rev. Bill Cresong officiating. Burial followed in the Thomas Memorial Cemetery at Riverview, Gilbert, WV.

Pallbearers were family and friends.