Myron Edson Thomas (June 25, 1944 – January 27, 2012)

Myron Edson Thomas age 67 of Zanesville, passed away Friday January 27, 2012 at The Genesis Hospice Morrison House in Zanesville, Ohio.

He was born June 25, 1944 in Zanesville to the late Evan and Bertha (Goodlive) Thomas.

Myron was a graduate of Zanesville High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1058, American Legion, Amvets, D.A.V., and Eagles. He was a former member of the V.F.W. Military Honor Guard here in Zanesville. He was a heavy equipment operator and also owned Thomas Small Engine Hospital on Potts Lane in Zanesville for several years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother John Thomas; a sister Ruth McPherson and an infant son, Bryan Thomas.

He is survived by two sons: Troy (Lisa) Thomas and Brent (Becky) Thomas and their mother, Sally Hammer, all of Zanesville; 3 grandsons: Zach and Tyler Thomas and Dennis Hewitt; 2 granddaughters: Alyssa Waite and LaTrisha Hewitt; a great grandchild, Carter Chesnik; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Martha Stillion of Cambridge.

Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday, Jan 30, 2012 at the BRYAN & SNIDER FUNERAL HOME, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville. Funeral services will be at 1 pm Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Tom England officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Zanesville with full military honors by V.F.W. Post 1058.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Genesis Hospice and Palliative Care or V.F.W. Post 1058.

To share memories and messages with the family, visit Myron’s memorial page at www.BryanSniderFuneralHome.com.