Fred Orville Thomas

Fred Orville Thomas was born August 12, 1963 in Columbus Ohio and was peacefully called home in his sleep on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Grant Medical Center from a long-term battle of complications from stroke.

He was the First-Born son to Evelyn Trent and Ralph Thomas. He Attended Marion - Franklin High School and made his life a home in the Stambaugh Area where he grew up and later married Anita Thomas.

Being the 2nd child of 5 siblings, Fred took on hard work at an early age where his first job was at AAMCO working on cars , from there, Fred leaned into multiple opportunities in hard labor where he spent many years as a roadway construction worker alongside his younger brother, Felix as well as pallet hunting.

He enjoyed outings such as hunting and fishing with his friends. Fred loved having a good time and he also loved being home, that's where his peace was.

Fred was Preceded in death by his parents: Evelyn Trent and Ralph Thomas and special parent, Clyde Sales; sisters: Tina McSwain and Rebecca Trent and his beloved son, Fred Thomas.

He is survived by his Twin Sibling: Felicia and Felix (Kim) Trent; his Daughters: Kristen Thomas and LaToya Smith and a host of many Nieces, Nephews and Friends.