Ralph E Thomas Jr

Ralph E. Thomas Jr., age 81, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Blue Island and Dolton passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Husband of the late Janice Thomas nee Scatena. Father of Kent (Michelle) Thomas and Craig( Lora) Thomas and the late Patti Ann Thomas. Proud grandfather of Brian, Robert, Jacklyn (Aaron) Vance, Jessica, Taylor, and Matthew; Great-grandfather of Ryan, Sydney, Bailey and Elijah. Dear brother of the late Richard(Joyce) Thomas. Visitation Sunday, November 25 , 2012 from 3:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN 46311. Funeral Service on Monday, November 26, 11:00 AM. at Smits Funeral Home. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes, Dolton, IL . Mr. Thomas was a Korean War Army Veteran and a 48 year loyal employee of the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, retiring as manager of customer service. For further info, please call 219-322-7300 or visit the online memorial obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com