Duane D. "Dozer" Thomas, age 54, of Toledo, passed away July 27, 2019 at The Toledo Hospital. Duane was born July 26, 1965 in Toledo to William and Catherine (Hayek) Thomas. He loved NASCAR and had been part of the pit crew for many local race teams.
In addition to his father, Duane was also preceded in death by his uncle Steven Forgette. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Catherine M. and Charles Carroll; brother, Keith W. Thomas, sisters, Bonita (Miguel) Gaytan, and Dawn (Jim) Wood, aunts and uncles, Larry W. (Betty) Thomas, Rose (Leonard) Barney, Joyce Hayek, Robert Forgette, Donald (Laurie) Forgette and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive guests Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Newcomer - Northwest Chapel, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Sunday at 3:00 pm. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family to help defray funeral costs in Duane's memory.
In death Duane wanted to continue to help others by donating his organs and tissue; saving three lives and helping countless others.
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