THOMAS, Paul E., 82, of Dayton passed away Friday January 7, 2006 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents Teddy and Naomi Thomas and son Randy Thomas. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Juanita Thomas; son Wesley E. (Paula) Thomas; daughters Debra (David) Sachs, Sandra (Jeff) Riggs, and Marsha Arnold; step daughter Shirley (Jim) Sweet; sister Bertha May Thomas; 17 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other family and friends. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering. Expressions of sympathy may be made to www.NewcomerFamily.com.