Paul B. Thomas Jr.

Paul Baker Thomas Jr “Paul”, 97, of Hernando, FL passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Grand Living Citrus Hills.  Born on April 19, 1926 in Baltimore, MD,  Paul was an accomplished man, serving his country during World War II in the Navy, attending John Hopkins University as an undergraduate student and receiving a post graduate degree from Harvard University. Paul spent his entire working career at Westinghouse Electric Co.  Paul was an avid athlete who enjoyed lacrosse, running, tennis and golf.  His accomplishments included playing lacrosse for Johns Hopkins University, running numerous marathons and getting a hole in one at Churchill Valley Country Club golf course in Pittsburgh, PA..  Paul was an avid enthusiast of all sports, but his love for the Baltimore Orioles, the Baltimore Ravens and Utz potato chips was unsurpassed.  Paul was predeceased by his parents, Paul Baker Thomas Sr. and Helen Segner Thomas, and his son-in-law William Shockley. Paul is survived by his wife Sandra B. Thomas, his sister Jane Thomas Acton and his children; Laurie Shockley, Sally (Smitty) Smith, Sharon (Greg) Tornatore, Chris (Laura) Thomas and Cassie (Tim) Sheehan.  Also surviving are his eight grandchildren: Wil Shockley-Temple, Crystal Ramos, Joseph Corra, Taylor Tornatore, Jordan Tornatore, Timothy Sheehan, Lexi Campbell and Paul Thomas.