Bruce E. Thomas
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Bruce E. Thomas of Jonestown, PA passed away after a lengthy illness on May 6, 2016 at the Hospice Residence of Central PA in Harrisburg, PA.
Born in Coatesville he was the son of Ann “Dolly” (DiObilda) Thomas, and the late Joseph A. Thomas, Sr.
He grew up in Christiana, attended Octorara Area High School, and was a highly skilled welder during his younger years, as well as a very talented artist. He was a very loving son. In his later years Bruce was an auto racing photographer at Grandview Speedway and many other area race tracks. He was a member of the Eastern Motorsports Press Assoc. and was an authorized press representative for the Area Auto Racing Newspaper. He had a blog online at http://rubrailsroostertails.blogspot.com which was very popular with local race fans. He did bible study weekly at home with Anthony Manning.
Bruce is survived by his loving companion Linda Beachell, brother, Joe Thomas Jr of Kirkwood, PA, and sister Carla (Thomas) Garcia wife of Tony of Cape Coral, FL. Two nephews, Joey Thomas husband of Nataly of New Providence PA, and Antonio Garcia of Cape Coral, FL, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by this father Joe Thomas Sr.
Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life at Andrews Bridge Christian Church, 1873 Georgetown Rd. (Rte 896) Christiana, PA. 17509 on Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. The interment will be held at a later date at the family’s convenience.
Condolences
Bruce
Joe and Carla, I am so very sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a great person growing up in Christiana. Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family.
Bruce
i still can't believe that he's gone we talk about a lot of different things recently,gonna miss his dirt track cars in my news feed,RIP Bruce,your sulu rely going to be missed.
Bruce ( chachi)
To Bruce's family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Bruce , Bruce was a very Nice Guy , we went to school together and i lived down the street from him in christiana. In school I used to joke with him and call him Chachi from the show Happy days" he always smiled when I called him that . a few weeks ago we were chatting on Facebook and I asked him if he remembered me calling him that ..and he said he would never forget that . Bruce was soft spoken and very friendly. R.I.P my friend and classmate. Praying for all the family at this sad time .
Condolences
Dearest Dolly,
I'm so sorry to read of the passing of your beloved son, Bruce. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you and your family.
In Sympathy,
Pearl M. Nudy
My Brucie! As he was known to me!
I met this guy at a speedway many years ago and we hit it off. Tho many things were not in common, our love of racing was. I soon learned of his love of the photos and gave him my camera and he became one of the best liked photographers in the area. I was so happy to see him happy. He in return always tried to help me and make happy. I will miss him terribly. He was taken way too soon, but God has his ways and Bruce missed his Father who passed last year. My prayers are going to his family as we go on with our memories of Bruce Thomas. Love you Bruce.
Great Guy
I met Bruce at Grandview. I had a camera and was very new at taking photos. Bruce would talk to me everyweek at the track. He would help me get my camera dialed in so my photos where very nice. Bruce and I would spend many nights together over my 3 years of shooting at Grandview. I really enjoyed our long talks about racing and life. The love Bruce had for taking photos was 2nd to none. I will really miss Bruce he was a great friend. Until we meet again my friend save me a spot in the infield so
we can take photos in the sky. Thanks for all you did Bruce Your friend Douglas Ayres
Goodbye my friend.
Bruce, It is a shame you were taken from us at such a young age but the good side is you are no longer in pain and discomfort. The lord has better plans for you. Your spirit will stay alive in your photos that have been posted online and in print. I will miss out yearly Thunder on the Hill talks.. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed by many. To Linda and the entire Thomas family, my sincere condolences.
our deepest sympathy .
our deepest sympathy . Thoughts and prayers to Bruce's family ! Bruce was a wonderful friend ! Always had a smile even when he didn't feel well ! You will always be remembered Bruce and never forgotten ! Rip dear friend !
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Goodbye My Friend
My Deepest Sypathy To Bruce's Family and Linda
As we all know the Racetrack will not be the same without Bruce Being There
We Always Got Together before The Races and talk and Laughed
And one I will Always remember the trip together to I88 Last July, Good Times
RIP Bruce sure gonna miss you buddy
George Steigerwalt,jr
Linda and the Thomas Family
Please know my heart is deeply sadden by the passing of Bruce, as he was one of my childhood's family. He added to making one's life complete and whole as did all of you. I pray you are given God's healing and Blessings of Comfort and Peace, as you work though the coming days and weeks. If the Doctor so allows my travel by then, I will do everything in my power, to join in this time to honor Bruce. With My Love, James Cochrane
Bruce Thomas
My condolences to Linda and the Thomas family. Bruce will surely be missed and loved. I know you are pain free now. I was very fortunate to have been blessed to be apart of such a great family. God has a plan for you and many others in our family taken too soon. Keep them straight....fly free Bruce!!!!❤
I will miss you my friend
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Bruce's family and friends.
I will miss our funny and great conversations over the years. He was always there when you needed anything.
I truly feel lucky to have shared the love and dedication to dirt track racing and photography.
Save me a spot up there my friend so we can shoot together again in the future
Rest In Peace Bruce
Dolly and family,
Dolly and family,
Praying for the comfort and peace that only God can give at this time of sorrow. Words can not express our deepest sympathy.
dave and anne crawford