Ronald P. Thomas Jr., 51, of Grafton passed away Thursday March 8, 2018 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1966 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ron worked as a sales representative for Kaycan Building Supply Company in Elyria and attended the Church of the Open Door. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Jean (nee-Patrick); sons, Zach and Josh Thomas; step-son, Andrew Green; parents, Ronald Sr. and Sue Thomas. The family will receive friends on Saturday March 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Open Door, 23475 Telegraph Rd., Elyria. Rev. Denver L. Daniel will Officiate. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to https://www.gofundme.com/Ron-Thomas-memorial fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com