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Thames, David A.

November 9, 1949 –
 November 16, 2018

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David A Thames age 69 passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018 in Dallas, TX, after a 4 year battle with kidney cancer. Mr. Thames is survived by his wife, Lynne, daughter, Lori. David was a native Texan and lived in Richardson. He was a spiritual man who had a positive impact on many lives. David had a very successful career as a senior a sales manager in plumbing product industry.  He had a passion for his family, dogs, friends, and politics, golf and life. He will be deeply missed as a husband, father, and a friend. ” Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.

ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 (214) 306-6700

    Yvette Elkins
    29 Nov 2018
    10:58am

    My heart goes out to you and your family Lori. Sending love and prayers. Yvette

    Susan McClure
    29 Nov 2018
    11:03am

    Hi Lynne and Lori,

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband/father. From the photos, it sure looks like he loved and was loved deeply! He had quite a spark in his eyes sitting atop that four-wheeler! Cancer sucks. Please let me know if I can do anything at all for you! Hugs to you both!

    Susan

    Lynn shanks
    29 Nov 2018
    2:55pm

    So sorry for your loss. Love you!!

    Phil Ziegrlbaum
    29 Nov 2018
    6:03pm

    Lynne & Lori,

    So sorry to hear about the loss of David. I feel fortunate to have met him a few times at opacfew of Lori’s events. You know we think the world of Lori. Our deepest sympathies and will keep you in our thoughts

    Phil

    Mark
    29 Nov 2018
    6:14pm

    I will miss David he was loved and will be missed my condolences to his Wife Lynn and his daughter Lori and the rest of the family I will pray for you sorry for your loss

    Anna & David Gregory
    29 Nov 2018
    8:39pm

    Awwww Lori, we are truly sooo very sorry for your loss. I know you & your Mom are heartbroken. You took such good care of him. Love you girl!!

    Anna & David Gregory
    29 Nov 2018
    8:47pm

    Awwww Lori, we are sooooo very sorry to hear about your Dad! I know you’re heartbroken! You took such good care of him. Stop by when you feel like!

    Phil Ziegelbaum
    1 Dec 2018
    11:00am

    Lynne and Lori

    Our thoughts are with you during this time. I was gs,d that I got to meet David a few times during Lori’s events. He was a,ways there with a smile. You know how highly we think of Lori. May your fond memories keep him always with you.

    Joseph Duncan
    3 Dec 2018
    11:55pm

    Condolences to family,never met him but can tell he derserved the best. I have stage 4 cancer myself. Bless you.

    Barbara Blanks
    23 Dec 2018
    3:53pm

    I’m sorry to learn about David’s death. He was a really nice guy.

    Marsha Hogan
    9 Apr 2019
    8:49am

    Dearest Lynne and Lori, I learned of David’s passing last night. I am so very sorry as I know how much David loved you both and he loved life! He was a very good person and friend. Praying for you both and praying for David’s Eternal Love, Peace, and Rest with our Lord.

    Joyce Ray
    15 May 2021
    2:08pm

    Dear Thames family, many condolences to your family. I was wondering, did David go to school in Fort Stockton, Texas? There was a David Thames in my class until our Freshman year, 1964-1965. We graduated in 1968 but David had moved during/after our Freshman year.

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