James “JB” Thomas, 74, of Wheeling, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born June 26, 1943 in Wheeling, a son of the late Joseph and Gloria Camplese Thomas.
JB was owner-operator with his wife of M J Construction and Acquisitions LLC, and was a Marine veteran of Vietnam and the Phillipines Islands.
In addition to his parents, JB was preceded in death by his grandson, Brad Thomas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Sharon Millhouse Thomas, 2 children; Josh and Deborah Arritt, both of Wheeling, a sister; Cheryl Barr, of Columbus. OH, 2 brothers; Wayne Thomas and his wife Jo Ann, of Wheeling, John Thomas, of Sarasota, FL, a granddaughter; Jordan Arritt and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 2-4 6-8pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 154 Kruger St., Elm Grove, where services will be held on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10:00am with Rev. Stacy Agnew officiating.
Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with full military graveside honors from the Moundsville Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyer.com
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday July 16, 2017
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
Visitation
Sunday July 16, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday July 17, 2017
Service
Monday July 17, 2017
10:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
My husband worked with JB for about 20 years they became best friends best buds in that time I think they disagreed to agree on a daily basis by the end of the day they were laughing about having nothing done and tomorrow’s another day. Watching my husband drive home from our vacation looking over every once in awhile he be mumbling to himself and tear would come to his eye he say I can’t believe you’re gone I’m going to miss my buddy Rest in Peace Jay Bird
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of James Thomas, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Marine Veteran, James Thomas, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
I feel so honored to have gotten the chance to work with JB, he taught me more and more everyday. He was a good hearted man, a mentor to all and always made sure everyone in his path was taken care of. JB you are missed more than I can ever explain for all. We know you are watching over us as we do what needs to be done and the only way we know how, from you sir we learned it all from you!!!! I have and will keep my word, everything you taught me how to do will be done that way, we wouldn’t want you to be concerned with us 🙂 <3 haha We love you Jay rest easy my friend.