Carl Donald (Bo) Thomas, 76, of Buena Vista, Virginia, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born September 16, 1936, in Rockbridge County, a son of the late Kyle Marshall Thomas and Bertha Coffey Thomas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph R. Thomas and son-in-law, Joe Boxley.

Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Donna Thomas; two sons, James "Mickey" Thomas and wife, Robin, of Buena Vista, Terry Thomas and wife, Lisa, of Roanoke, three daughters, Maria Chase and husband, Andy, of Lexington, Donna Boxley, of Moneta, Angie Hille and husband, Jay, of Mexico, Maine; four stepdaughters, Patricia Ramsey, Vickie Wilford, both of Newbern, N.C., Missy Adkins, of Coburn, Sharon Kopitzke, of Moneta; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Oronoco Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Arnold Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Timber Ridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carl "Bo" Thomas to the Oronoco Church of the Brethren, 7242 Lexington Turnpike, Vesuvius, VA 24483.

The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista.