Clyde Harvey Thomas, 96, of Connersville passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1928 in Harriman, Tennessee, the son of the late Carlton Edgar Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Brooks Thomas.

Clyde completed his education and received his high school diploma in Brookville, IN. Mr. Thomas married the former Marilyn Jacobs on February 1, 1981. They celebrated 36 years of marriage prior to her passing in February 2017.

Clyde was a Korean War Veteran, where he served in United States Army as an infantry machine gunner. Mr. Thomas was very proud of his service. He was a member of the VFW in Richmond, IN. He also attended church at Chester Community Church until his health prevented him from attending.  When Clyde returned from the war, he went to work at Philco Ford in the paint room painting refrigerators, retiring in 1981.

Mr. Thomas had an amazing work ethic, after all he did grow up on a farm and spent many summers working as a farm hand. Clyde liked fishing and enjoyed relaxing while casting his fishing line, he also loved the country lifestyle and taking long cruises through the Amish land of Fountain City. He was a nutrition enthusiast, and he appreciated the beauty that came with a fresh garden. Clyde will be deeply missed by his family.

Survivors include his daughters, Claudia Thomas and Ellen (Tim) May, his sister, Gladys Boger, his grandchildren, Eric, Nicholas, Robert, Brandon, Rodney, Justin, and his great-grandchildren Carson, Jordyn, Jorja, and John as well as several cousins.

Along with his parents and wife, Clyde is preceded in death by a daughter Ann Thomas; a brother, John Thomas, and his sisters, Loreen Sexton, Edna Ford, and Wilma Lainhart.

Clyde's family would like to send their thanks for the thoughtful care and compassion to Barb and the staff at Majestic Care.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to assist the Thomas family during this time.