David Wayne Thomas Sr. of Afton, VA peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 67.

David was preceded in death by his parents Joe Jr. and Dorothy Louise Thomas.

David worked many years as a master plumber, a job that he greatly enjoyed because of his desire to help people.  David enjoyed camping trips to Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach with his wife Linda and his beloved dog, Katie.

David is survived by his "beautiful, loving wife", Linda Thomas of almost 25 years.

David is lovingly remembered by his children David Thomas Jr. (Pam) of Nellysford, Vickie Martin (Troy) of Afton, Gary Bradley (Sabrina) of Staunton, Tony Bradley of Waynesboro and his grandchildren Cody Martin (Taylor), Jace Martin, Haleigh Goodman (Mike), Maddox Bradley, Mason Bradley, and Misti Hall and her children.

David is also survived by his brother Blaine Thomas (Diane) of Fredericksburg, sister Tammy Tucker (Larry) of Amherst, sister Janet Layne (Jeff) of Madison Heights, brother Joe Thomas of Tyro, and an overabundance of extended family and friends.

Active Pallbearers are David Thomas Jr., Troy Martin, Cody Martin, Jace Martin, Gary Bradley, David Truslow, Tommy Harvey, Joey Sheffield, Ronald Campbell, and Mike Snead.

Honorary Pallbearers are Haleigh Goodman, Mike Goodman, Taylor Martin, Jerry Craig, Dale Ward, and Louie Simmons.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at McDow Funeral Home, 1701 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA.  Masks will be required for visitation.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Hebron Baptist Church, 66 Tanbark Drive, Afton, VA.

Condolences to the family can be made at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.