Raymond G. Thomas, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday July 22^nd at The Gardens of Tunkhannock. Raymond was born on October 4, 1937 in Scranton Pa and he was married to the late Esther S. Thomas for 54 years.

Raymond was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant in the Army National Guard.

In addition to his wife Raymond is preceded in death by his Daughter Laurie-Thomas Parry, mother Ida Thomas, and family members Elizabeth Pedley, Robert Pedley and George Jr. Chuck Pedley.

Raymond is survived by his daughter Bonnie and husband Jack McSherry of Conestoga, Pa. and a son in law Robert Parry of Tunkhannock, Dever Bud and wife Norma Pedley of Florida, Grandchildren Robert Parry IV of Scranton Pa, Amanda-Parry-Case and husband Jeremiah of Tunkhannock Pa. Christina McSherry of Reno Nevada, Thomas Parry of Tunkhannock as well as great grandchildren Parker Case, Nolan Case and Sophia McGovern, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30a.m. at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home 123 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, with pastor Jon Buxton of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. A viewing will be held from 9:30am until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock.

The family would like to thank The Gardens of Tunkhannock for their passionate care for Raymond.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the “Activities Fund” Gardens of Tunkhannock (33 Virginia Dr. Tunkhannock Pa 18657)

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