Joseph Earl Thomas
September 23, 2020
Joseph Earl Thomas, 84, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020. After his service in the Army, Joe retired after 42 years with Associated Naval Architects as a mechanic in boat repair. Best known for his love of growing a variety of flowers, Joe’s other hobbies included golfing and flying drones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary D. Thomas, of Portsmouth; his sister, Ann Foster, of Courtland; his niece, Cindy Gooch and husband Chris of Virginia Beach; and nephew, Thomas Hains and wife Diane of Chesapeake, VA. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lee and Earl G. Thomas of Portsmouth, VA. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Loving Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Comfort Care Home Health & Hospice of Chesapeake, VA.
Joseph Earl Thomas, 84, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020. After his service in the Army, Joe retired after 42 years with Associated Naval Architects as a mechanic in boat repair. Best known for his love of growing a variety of... View Obituary & Service Information