Warren Emory Thomas, 105, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Aug. 10, 2013, in Mason Health and Rehab, Warsaw, where he resided. He was born Jan. 7, 1908, in Kosciusko County, to Amos and Emily McColley Thomas. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, he graduated in 1929 from Atwood High School, and he was a signalman for Pennsylvania Railroad for 25 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Atwood; the oldest member of Indiana Lions Club; a charter member of Atwood Lions Club; and a past member of the Atwood Volunteer Fire Dept. He enjoyed a tour trip of the Holy Lands. Surviving are a nephew, Larry (and spouse June) Thomas, Warsaw; two nieces, Jennine (and spouse Wade) Bentz, Indio, Calif., and Darlene (and spouse Jim) Maurer, New Paris; sister-in-law, Virginia Thomas, Mentone; and three generations of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ward and Max Thomas, and sister-in-law, Frances Thomas-Albrecht. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, officiated by Pastor Jerry Thomas, former pastor at Otterbein United Methodist Church. Burial will be Stony Point Cemetery, Atwood. Calling is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Atwood Lions Club, c/o Jay Engle, 4740 W. 300N, Warsaw, IN 46582. Condolences may be sent via www.titusfuneralhome.com
