“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Stanley Wayne Thomas, 74, of Boonsboro, Md., departed this life on Oct. 28, 2014, at his home after a brief battle with aggressive cancer.
Born in Hagerstown, Md., on March 6, 1940, he was a son of Brayden Woodrow and EmmaGold (Stoner) Thomas.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Loretta Jean Wiles Thomas of Boonsboro; a brother, Brayden Randall Thomas and wife, Judi, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three cousins, James Russell of Florida, Peter Russell of New Jersey and Barry Thomas of Reisterstown, Md.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a brother, Ronald Dixon Thomas.
Stanley graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1958. He was employed at the Boonsboro Bank for five years before serving in the U.S. Army for two years. He retired as a vice president from Hagerstown Trust Co. (Fulton Financial Corp.) after approximately 30 years of service.
He was a lifelong member of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Boonsboro. He served as a church camp counselor at Camp Michaux for many years.
Stanley was a 62-year member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and a founding member of the Frederick, Md. chapter. He was their first chorus director and sang in many quartets on 42 annual shows. He also sang in barbershop quartets for many years throughout the Frederick community. He was a longtime member of the Train Collectors Association and Antique Automobile Club of America. He was a founding member of the Hub City Model A Ford Club of Hagerstown. He was a member of the Friends of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, served as a board member and docent at the museum, and was instrumental in bringing together the transportation building display.
A graveside service of Christian burial was held in Feagaville, Md., at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740; or to Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 33 Potomac St., Boonsboro, MD 21713.
The family publicly expresses their appreciation to Dr. Hamdan, to Hospice, and also to their many friends for their endless outpouring of prayers, support, cards and letters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21740.
Online condolences are accepted at www.minnichfh.com.
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