NAME: Rev. Deacon W. Arthur Thomas AGE 85
ADDRESS: Louisville, KY
DATE OF DEATH: 11:15 PM Wednesday, June 9, 2010
PLACE OF DEATH: VA Medical Center - Louisville, KY
Born January 19, 1925 in Nelson County, KY, he was a Navy Veteran of World War II serving as Air Gunner and Air Plane Mechanic. He retired from Pepsi as Master Syrup Maker after 28 years. He retired from Our Lady of Rosary Makers after 15 years. Following his ordination in 1981 he served at Resurrection, St. Martin of Tours, and St. Anthony Chapel. He was a member of Eucharistic Adoration Committee; a leader of Resurrection prayer group for 15 years and a member of CNN Sewing Group.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: Dave & Lena Werner Thomas
3 Sisters: Rita Hagan, Carmil Muncy & Alberta Nally
5 Brothers: Charles Damien "Bee", Felix, Martin, Herbert & Edward Thomas.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife of 59 years: Norma Rose Masterson Thomas
2 Sons:
Jeffrey Thomas (Susan) & Roger Thomas (Shay) - both of Louisville, KY
2 Sisters:
Joan Glynn (Martin)- Louisville, KY
Delores Brown (Roy)- Salem, IN
1 Brother:
John Thomas (Jo Lynn)- Louisville, KY
5 Grandchildren
Pamela, Beverly, Stephanie (Bruce), Daniel (Jennifer) and Christopher
4 Great Grandchildren: Chase, Haylee, Aidan and Rayne

FUNERAL MASS 11 AM Monday, June 14, 2010 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church - 6000 Preston Highway - Louisville, KY 40219
CELEBRANT Rev. Daniel Lobsinger, C.R.; Rev. Deacon Philip Tremblay, C.R. and Rev. Deacon Harry Prestwood will assist.
BURIAL : 2:30 PM Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery - New Hope, KY where military rites will be performed by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.
VISITATION: 12 till 8 PM Sunday at Ratterman Family Funeral Home - 3800 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40218 and 9 AM till time of service at the church on Monday.
Vigil will be 7 PM Sunday.
Arrangements by Mattingly Funeral Home