David Eldon Thomas
David Eldon Thomas 62, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 3, 2025. He was born in Glasgow, KY on October 26, 1962, to parents, Eldon Elloyd and Mary Dodd Ellis Thomas. He was a former employee at R.R. Donnelly and Sons and was a partner in Thomas Brother’s Construction having worked in that capacity for 30 years. David was saved in July 1991 on highway 249 just as he came off Skaggs Creek bridge after attending revival at Pleasant Point Missionary Baptist Church. He was currently a member of Pleasant Home Missionary Baptist Church; Fountain Run Kentucky, where he served a part time song leader up until his illness prevented him from attending.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marilyn Hatcher Thomas, one brother Kevin Thomas and wife Teresa of Austin, his mother in-law, Helen Hatcher of Glasgow, one brother in-law Mike Hatcher and wife Teresa of Glasgow, two nephews, Will Thomas and wife Scarlett of Austin, and Alec Hatcher and wife Deserae of Glasgow, two nieces, Casey Thomas of Bowling Green, and Micah Hatcher of Glasgow, three great-nephews, Waylon Clyde Hatcher, Jasper Thomas, and Walter Tipton, two great-nieces, McKinley Thomas, and Avery Binkley.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his father in-law Clyde Hatcher.
Funeral service will be held 1:00pm Wednesday January 8, 2025 at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Family has requested in lieu of flowers donations can be made to T.J. Samson Hospice or to the Haywood Volunteer Fire Department.
Marilyn, Kevin and family: our hearts are saddened to hear of David’s passing, and our prayers are with each one of you during this time. David’s grandmother Emma Mae, was my aunt.
My sincere condolences to you Marilyn and your family. David was a devoted Christian man and husband. He will be missed dearly. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you.
Marilyn, my condolences to you in the loss of your husband.
Marilyn, Kevin, Will and family so very sad to hear of David’s had passing. Praying for strength for all of you. David was a good man and a craftsman who took so much pride in his work.I enjoyed working with him on all the projects on my home.I will be out of town and unable to make it to the funeral home but will be thinking of and praying for you all.