Peter William Thomas died peacefully at his home from acute myeloid leukemia on September 28, 2017. He was born on February 22, 1940 in Bedford to the late William Otey and Eliza Mount Thomas. After his retirement from two careers, he and his wife moved back into his childhood home "Farmview" where he grew up looking at his beloved Blue Ridge Mountains. Pete is survived by his wife, Gail Hicks Thomas; and daughter, Margaret Tucker Thomas, of Bedford; his son, Peter W Thomas Jr. and wife, Natasha, of Snowmass Village, Colorado; and two granddaughters, Devin Eliza Thomas and Peyton Tucker Thomas. He also is survived by his brother, Richard Martin Thomas and his wife, Betsy, of Bedford, as well as numerous cousins; and nieces. A memorial service will be held on Saturday November 4, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Bedford. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
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