Jay D. Thomas, 73, of Cross Lanes, WV went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

He was born in Clendenin, WV as son of Buford M. Thomas and Madeline Samples Thomas.

Jay was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as an electronic technician for over 50 years and served in the U.S. Army and the Air National Guard of Charleston for 26 years.

Jay was preceded in death by his father, Buford M. Thomas.

He is survived by his mother, Madeline Thomas Samples of Charleston, wife of 48 years, Pamela Parsons Thomas of Cross Lanes; sons, Paul (Monica) Thomas of Maryland, Jason (Robin) Thomas of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Aryanna, Andrew, Aiden, Jillian and Caleb Thomas; sister, Diana Armstrong of Maryland, brother's, Delmar (Leslie) Thomas of Texas and Dennis (Marcy) Thomas of Charleston.

Visitation will be 1pm - 3pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Hafer Funeral Home, Elkview.

Jay will be buried at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.

Due to the current health crisis, a memorial ceremony will be held at a future date.

Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road Elkview, WV 25071