JT joined the United  States Air Force as a USAF Administrative Specialist from 1982-1986

Viewing: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Clyde  W. Kraft Funeral Home, Columbia

John Vincent Thomas. 58 

John V. Thomas, known as “JT,” to many friends, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. 

JT was born and raised in Columbia PA. He is proceeded in death by his father Shafter “Harvey”  Thomas and Mother Marion (Fisher) Thomas and sister Darlene M. Fisher. 

He is survived by his brother Joe Fisher (Shirley), Nieces Julie Lassiter (David) and Heather Logan (Eric). And Great Nephews Ryan Farco and Austin Farco (Audrey), Great Niece Erica Logan, Great  Nephew Heath Logan all from Texas. And many friends that he impacted during his life. 

JT was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1982. Upon graduation JT joined the United  States Air Force as a USAF Administrative Specialist from 1982-1986 at Reese AFB in Lubbock  Texas. He returned to Columbia in 1986 after his honorable discharge to care for his mother. 

From 1987 through September 1889, he was employed with WGAL. John then worked for RR  Donnelly, now LSC Communications, for 33 years until his passing. 

He belonged to several Social Clubs within the area. He was a member of the Columbia Fraternal  Association – OWLS, Foresters of America, Catholic War Vets, Colombia Borough Fire Company,  Hambones Social Club, Columbia American Legion Post 372 and the Dallas Cowboys Fan Club of  York PA. 

He attended Columbia Church of God in Columbia PA. 

JT was an avid sports fan and an avid music enthusiast. When it came to sports, JT was a rabid  Dallas Cowboys fan. JT also enjoyed cheering for the Texas Rangers Baseball cCub and the Dallas  Stars Hockey Club. 

JT especially enjoyed traveling with his friends and visiting with his family in Texas. John was in  Texas in September 2021 sitting by the pool and enjoying Texas BBQ, visiting the Stockyards in  Fort Worth and of course a tour at the home of the Dallas Cowboys and their practice facility the  Star. Always cramming more into a visit, JT visited Texas Rangers Stadium, The Dallas Star’s store  and FC Dallas Soccer Club. 

JT was loved by all who knew him. As his friends have said, JT was “the real deal”. JT was kind,  funny, generous and would do anything for his friends and family. He lived his life to the fullest  and always wearing a smile. JT will be truly missed by all his friends and family. “The Real Deal’  for sure! 

Viewing and visitation will be held from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Clyde  W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512. 

Memorial Service to be held Saturday, April 9, 2022. Time and place to be determined.

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