Thomas Carl Russell Thomas, age 71, of Columbus unexpectedly passed away on November 1, 2016. He was born on July 3, 1945 in Cleveland, OH. Celebration of Life service will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016 in the chapel at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. Visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits to sign Carl's online memory book.