Henry Oliver Thomas

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Henry Oliver Thomas, 98, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at Mill Pond Health Campus

Henry was born in Rockville on Dec. 23, 1924, the son of Joseph J. and Madge Hazel Thomas (Gross) Thomas.

He was a graduate of Rockville High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in geology from Indiana University.

Mr. Thomas served proudly in United States Navy during World War II.

Henry was an FBI agent for 25 years in Philadelphia, New York City and New Albany, N.Y.

He was a former member of Gobin United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sledd Thomas; a son, Henry Uel Thomas (Nancy); a daughter, Susan Elizabeth Frame (Dave); a brother, Amos Thomas; three grandchildren, Kendi, Tiffany and Dawniece; five great-grandchildren, Lexton, Mitchell, Zaid, Ayanna and Landon; two step-grandchildren, Summer and Jeremy; a step-great granddaughter, Arysson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Noel F. Thomas and John Thomas, and a sister, Mary Jane Landis.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to World War II Memorial, AM Battle Monuments Commission, 2300 Clarendon Blvd. 501, Arlington, V 22201.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.