Gary Fred Thomas
November 8, 1943 ~ August 19, 2026
Born in: Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
Resided in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Gary Fred Thomas, 82, of Meadville, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Meadville Medical Center. Born on November 8, 1943, in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, he was the son of Fred J. and Josephine E. Thomas.
Gary graduated from Saegertown High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Methodist faith and actively involved with the Elks Club and Saegertown American Legion Post #205.
A skilled machinist, Gary spent his career at Talon in the manufacturing industry. Outside of work, he had a passion for golfing, NASCAR, and drag racing. He also enjoyed mowing his lawn and was a true car enthusiast. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his companion, Carol Thomas of Meadville; daughters Jodi Burlingame (and companion Richard) of Saegertown and Kathy Cummings (Jim) of McKean; grandchildren Nichole Foust (Chris) of Saegertown, W.M. Zachary Burlingame (companion Megan) of Guys Mills, Lucas Cummings of McKean, and Ashley Cummings of McKean; and a sweet great-grandchild, Emma Foust.
Funeral services will be private, and burial will take place at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Meadville. For those wishing to honor Gary’s memory, donations may be made to Carol Thomas, c/o Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Gary’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
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Kathy ,Jimmy and family so sorry to hear the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time.
Kathy, I am so sad to hear Gary passed away. What a great guy. I always had fun and good talks with him. He did like cars, and I feel sorry because I promised him a ride in the Vette. He will be missed by all the friends he had in Saegertown. He and I joked about two old guys raking stones out of your yard so you could plant grass.