Clarence Lee Thomas, 68, of Lima, passed away at St. Ritas Hospital on November 11, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Annie Ruth Thomas, Sr..
Clarence is survived by his siblings: Shirley (Lucius) Upshaw, Vickie Thomas, Steve (Amy) Thomas; a step-brother, Quincy Peoples; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: John (Janice) Thomas, Jr., Anthony Thomas, Brenda (Gary Summers) Thomas, Pam (Raymond) Grant, Michelle Thomas, and Denise Thomas.
Clarence was graduate of Lima Senior High School. He worked at Churchill Construction for many years, as well as being a chef at Milano's. He loved to play baseball, basketball, and was an avid bowler at 20th Century, bowling a 300 many times.
Visitation for Clarence will be Friday, November 21, 2025, from 11:00AM, until the time of a funeral service at 12:00PM, at Hanneman-Siferd Funeral Home, 506 North Cable Road, Lima, Ohio, 45805. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima. Online condolences may be shared with his family and friends at hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
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