Charles Vernon Thomas

Charles Vernon "Chuck" Thomas, 65 of Arlington and formally of Bedford County, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at George Washington Hospital, Washington, DC.  He was born June 28, 1953 in Bedford County, a son of the late Samuel H. Thomas and Hilda Revere Thomas.

Chuck graduated from Liberty High School in 1971 and then Hampton University.  He retired from the US Air Force in 1993 after a twenty year career and served in Desert Storm.  He was an aircraft mechanic KC-135-B52 Buff and B1 bomber.  He was then employed by the City of Bedford Public Works and Newport News Public Works, and Arlington County as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Merly Dimalanta Thomas; his son, Joseph Thomas; daughter, Crizel Dimalanta; twin brother, Gene R. Thomas; brother, Roy L. Thomas & wife, Gale; sister, Carol L. Thomas; niece, Erin T. Samsell & husband, Brian as well as numerous cousins and many friends.

The family would like to thank all of Chuck's relatives and friends for the love, cards, letters and above all, the prayers during his illness & passing.

The family will receive friends from 3pm until 7pm on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Everly Funeral Home, 6161 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044.  A memorial service will be held in Bedford at Nicopolis United Methodist Church in the near future, date and time to be announced.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charles Vernon Thomas, please visit our floral store.