THOMAS, Mark D., 57, of Dayton passed away Friday, May 5, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his father Henry Andrew Thomas and brother Henry Arnold Thomas. Mark is survived by his mother Bessie Thomas; sister-in-law Flora Jean Long; nephews Brice and Matthew (Beverly) Thomas; niece Elissa (Darren) McBee; special friends Joanna Wentworth and Kathy Howard; and other family and friends. He graduated from Fairmont East High School, class of '76, avid gardener, and pet lover. Funeral services will be held 3:00PM Sunday, May 7, 2006 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00PM Sunday May 7, 2006 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be made to www.NewcomerFamily.com.