GILBERT JOSEPH THOMAS, age 83, Inverness, died June 19, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of Citrus County. Gilbert was born in Serignan, France on March 16, 1930 to the late George L. and Augustine Thomas. Gilbert served our country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a merchant marine for over 32 years. A loving family man, he also enjoyed working in his yard and garden, fishing and reading. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Marguerite Thomas, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, George A. Thomas in 2010 and his daughter Susan Lindsey in 2006. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gilbert\’s memory to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464.
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