Chester Mr. Joseph Leo Thomas, Sr., 78 , died Monday June 3, 2019 at his home. All services are private. Mr. Thomas was born August 27, 1940 in Jellico, TN and was a son of the late Dave Thomas and Elvie Moore Thomas. He attendedschools in Augusta, Ohio and Carrollton, Ohio and was retired from International Mills Service. He is survived by his wife Geraldine Pitts Thomas; five children, Joseph Thomas Jr. (Joan), Jeffery Thomas ( Laurie) both of Hanoverton, OH, Jerry Thomas ( Tammy) of Gilford Lake OH, Michelle Satterfield (Dave) of Salem, OH, Melissa Hippley ( Dave Clouser) of Polk, OH; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Mack of Uniontown, OH; one brother Jake Thomas of Salinas, CA; numerous nieces and nephews . Memorials may be made to Relay for Life, C/O Christy Wilburn 587 Lakenglen Rd. Chester, SC 29706. Please designate on check for whom the memorial is given. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com