Grady "Marvin" Thomas
Died: Jun 5, 2018
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Prior to his retirement, Mr. Thomas was employed by several dealerships in the Ford Automotive industires as a Parts and Service manager. He also drove a charter bus part-time for different bus lines most of his adult life and served as a truck driver for F&M Trucking of Knowlton Twp. NJ. In addition to his employment, Marvin was very active civically with the Jaycee’s of Clinton, NJ; Member and past Master of Colonial Prospect Lodge #24 F.&A.M, Eastern Star Patron of Musconetcong Lodge #107. Served many years as Warren County Committee Man, District One. He volunteered for 31 years as a Leader Country Squires 4-H Horse Club and was past president of the Warren County 4-H Horse Leaders Association. Member of the Washington United Methodist Church, Washington, NJ.
Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 54yrs, Anna Marie Duyckinck Thomas of Hackettstown, one daughter, Stacy Thomas of Hackettstown. A brother, Kenneth and his wife Norma Thomas of Hackettstown; Two sisters, Sherron Cirello of Longwood, Fla. & Carolyn Ennis Griffin of Bridgewater, NJ. Two beloved grandchildren, Taylor Anderson and fiancé, Scott Howe of Flanders, NJ & Taryn Anderson of Charleston, South Carolina. He is also survived by many Nieces & Nephews as well as his loving canine companion, Samantha.
His family and friends will always remember him as someone who loved to make people smile and laugh, he always had a funny story to tell or a joke to share.
Viewing hours will take place on Sunday, June 10, 2018 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. The funeral will be on Monday, 1:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 4:00pm in the Rural Hill Cemetery in Readington Twp., NJ. The funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home on Tuesday at 3:00pm. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cochran Funeral Home for the family to give to the charity of their choice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Andy and Lee Ross
#14
June 11th, 2018 7:09 pm
Ann and Stacy,
Our thoughts are with you and Marvin's Family during this difficult time. May memories of happy times you all shared together help ease your loss and bring comfort to you now. With heartfelt sympathy,
Andy and Lee
Harmony, NJ
Jim & Paula Vergos
#13
June 11th, 2018 4:55 pm
Our condolences and prayers to your entire family on your loss.
Stan Valentine Sr.
#12
June 11th, 2018 11:45 am
A great man and a great loss. My prayers are with you Mrs. Thomas and Stacy. So glad I was able to talk to him during my last visit.
Barbara & Kevin Donnelly
#11
June 11th, 2018 4:17 am
Ann, Stacy and family...It is with deep sorrow I feel for your loss of Marvin. He was a fun , kind man who was the life of a party and always had a beautiful smile on his face. He will be missed dearly. May he RIP and live in your hearts forever.
Joy Ricker
#10
June 10th, 2018 11:04 pm
God Bless you all and prayers too. He always had a smile for everyone. Will miss him at the State Fair Association Meetings. He was a happy go lucky person. Love Joy
Jon LeClaire
#9
June 10th, 2018 6:39 am
I’m missing my Buddy! My Condolences to Ann And Stacey. I’m always here for the both of you! Marv would say: Jon it’s ok! Keep the Faith! And I have a Joke for you!
Rosemary Kay, Burlington Co. Farm Fair Manager
#8
June 9th, 2018 6:23 am
Anne and Stacy and family, Please accept my sympathy at the passing of your husband and father. By his obituary, he sounded like a great man who lived life to the fullest. That's what it's all about.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Rosemary
Betty (Duyckinck) Hixson
#7
June 8th, 2018 8:25 pm
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared throughout your married lifetime.
Tom and Trix Lynar
#6
June 8th, 2018 3:55 pm
We are saddened by your dads/husbands passing. Our condolences and prayers are with you.
Patricia Sherrer
#5
June 8th, 2018 2:27 pm
Dear Anna Marie and Stacy I’m so sad for your loss,please know you are on my mind and prayers. Hopefully time and wonderful memories will soothe the hurting heart.
Joy and Les Snyder, Sr.
#4
June 8th, 2018 2:25 pm
Ann, Stacey and family...Les and I are so saddened to hear of the passing of Marvin...As you know you all have been longtime and good friends and this is a real shocker to so many of us.....Our Heartfelt Sympathy to you all. Joy and Les Snyder
Debra (Thoms) Sadowski
#3
June 8th, 2018 1:59 pm
Jimmy had know Marvin, and you Ann and Stacy for many years before me. I have known Marvin, you Ann and Stacy since 1982.
Because of my estranged family, I have always considered you guys my second family. You guys were there for me and Jimmy and when got married in 1983 offering to drive me to the church and then both of us to our reception at your house.
Jimmy and I even got engaged at your house and Marvin took our engagement pictures. You opened your arms to myself and my son making us feel loved.
We had so much fun at the fair during the 80s with you guys, with the horse events and fair events, sleeping over at the fair as well as the Jim Cona shows.
I loved Marvin's smile, his jokes, sarcasm and silliness, he was so much like my dad.
Jimmy and I will miss Marvin very much and we love you Ann and Stacy very much. Marvin was loved by many and considered a dad to many as well.
If there is anything we can do to help you through this, just let us know.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
#2
June 8th, 2018 1:18 pm
So sorry for your loss he was a well liked and kind man may God be with young in this time of your heart break
Stan Valentine Sr.
#1
June 8th, 2018 12:04 pm
A great man and a great loss. My prayers are with you Mrs. Thomas and Stacy. So glad I was able to talk to him during my last visit.
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