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Daniel Ray
Thomas
Nov 16, 1956 — Jul 29, 2025
DANIEL R. THOMAS, 68 years of age of Clay, died Tuesday July 29, 2025 at the WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston. He was the son of the late Sherman and Dora Lee Dodrill Thomas and was born at Sutton November 16,1956. Big Dan was a retired coal miner.
Surviving:
Wife Margaret Canter Thomas
Daughter Natalie Thomas
Stepdaughter Becky Canter
Stepson Chris Canter all of Clay
Brother Mark Thomas (Michelle)
Sisters Ellen Kay Neal (Lyle)
Carol Bradford (Larry) all of Summersville
5 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews
In keeping with his wishes, his body was cremated. Memorial services will be conducted at noon on Monday August 4th at the Waters Funeral Chapel in Summersville with Pastor Linn Schiefer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral chapel one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Condolences: watersfuneralchapel.com
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