Gilbert Lee Thomas, Eber G. Morgan
Gilbert Lee Thomas
Gilbert Lee Thomas, 95, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Gil was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 29, 1929, to Wilbur and Nolia (Hale) Thomas. He was baptized at the Tabernacle Christian Church, Lincoln, Nebraska. Most of his education occurred in Lincoln, Nebraska, ending with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He later earned a master’s degree in business from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.
From May 19, 1949, to June 30, 1953, he served in the United States Navy. After boot camp, he attended a 42-week Electronics Technician School and following graduation was assigned to the Electronics Repair Division on the aircraft carrier USS Valley Forge, where he completed his tour of duty.
On December 24, 1959, he married Eileen Patmore at Grace United Methodist Church, Kokomo, Indiana. He retired from Delco Electronics Division of General Motors Corporation where he worked for 30 years in the Semiconductor Research and Engineering Department.
He was an 80-year member of the Boy Scouts of America; first as a Boy Scout, where he earned the rank of Eagle, and then as an adult volunteer, serving in many different positions. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church, Kokomo, Indiana, Faith United Methodist Church, Fort Myers, Florida, and First United Methodist Church, Bloomington, Indiana. He belonged to the North Star Masonic Lodge in Lincoln, Nebraska, the American Legion Post 18, Bloomington, Indiana, and the Advisory Board of Scouting America Hoosier Trails Council.
Gil is survived by his son Michael L. (Leslie A.) Thomas and his grandchildren Sarah E. (Michael) Larson & Arden G. Thomas, all of Bloomington, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son Steven Bradley Thomas.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Indiana, on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held at Grace United Methodist Church in Kokomo, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Rd, Kokomo, Indiana. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with burial.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, Kokomo, Indiana, or First United Methodist Church, Bloomington, Indiana, or to Scouting America Sagamore Council or Hoosier Trails Council.
Eber G. Morgan
Eber G. Morgan, 103, of Galveston, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. He was born March 10, 1922, in Kokomo to John H. and Hazel L. (Costlow) Morgan. He married Helen Louise Carey on September 25, 1949, at the Otterbein E.U.B. Church near Walton, and she survives.
Eber graduated from Young America High School in 1941. He served in the United States Army from July 6, 1944, until January 21, 1946. Eber was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed working in his garden, collecting stamps, reading scripture, making popcorn, and playing board games with his family.
He is survived by his wife Helen Louise, his children Eber II (Sally) Morgan, Denise E. (Marvin) Pringer, Douglas (Maryann) Morgan, Eric (Denise A.) Morgan, Marsha Morgan, Kirk Morgan, and Melissa (Mark) Hoffmann. Surviving grandchildren include Kelsey, Travis and wife Caroline, Matthew and wife Jali, Andrew, Jonathan and wife Ashton, Tyler and wife Katie, Lindsey, Alisha and boyfriend Kody Henson, Sabrina and husband Matthew, Nathanial, Jason, Ben and wife Nikki, Gretchen and husband John, Luke, Jessica and husband Kevin, and Alexander and fiancée Ayaka. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. Eber is preceded in death by his parents, brothers John W. and Lowell Morgan, sisters Lucille Mills and Marjorie Dickensheets, and one daughter Nadine Morgan.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Upper Deer Creek Church in Galveston. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Joe Coffin and Mark Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Galveston Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be given to Upper Deer Creek Church, 5019 E. County Road 1400 S. Galveston, IN. 46932 in Eber’s memory. Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Morgan family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com