Memorial service for David R. Thomas, 61, of Madison, will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Brunner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.  Mr. Thomas died Friday, April 25, 2008, at his residence.  He was born Feb. 17, 1947, in Uniontown, Pa., he had lived in Mentor before moving to Madison nine years ago.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles and restoring his 1985 Mustang. He loved spending time with his pet Yorkie and Chihuahua.  Mr. Thomas worked for PCC Airfoils for 31 years, retiring in 2005.

Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Diana; children, Tammy (Colby) Sigl of Perry, Dave (Chris) Thomas II of Mentor-on-the-Lake, and Ron Thomas (Linette Sullivan) of Madison; grandchildren, Summer, Skyler and Mikalah Sigl, Ronnie Thomas and Nick Sullivan; and sister, Sharon Thomas of Virginia.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Thomas.

Contributions in Mr. Thomas' name are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106.