Bruce E. Thomas

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.