Obituary of LeRoy John Thomas

LeRoy J. Thomas, 63 of Hills died Friday, March 4, 2011, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Following these services a reception will be held in the fellowship room at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. LeRoy John Thomas was born October 10, 1947, in Iowa City the son of John and Irene (Frauenholtz) Thomas. Following graduation from Mid Prairie High School, LeRoy began a long career with Eldon C. Stutsman Company of Hills. He primarily drove trucks for them, something that he never got tired of doing. In fact until his retirement due to health reasons, he has driven for the past forty years usually with his two faithful companions at his side. He lived to drive! His family includes his two children, Michelle Burris of Honolulu, HI; and Lance Thomas of Hills; his grandson, Ryan Hartman; brother, Gary Thomas and his wife, “Mid” of Washington; and a nephew, Lyle Thomas also of Washington, IA; and his former wife, Judy Thomas of Iowa City.