Doyle E. “Bugs” Thomas, age 74 of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2026 at Hillsboro Post Acute. He was born February 7, 1952 in Hillsboro, the son of the late Harold Edward and Maxine Naomi (Williams) Thomas. Mr. Thomas graduated from Hillsboro High School, where he played football, and retired from Bell’s Foundry after many years of service. He was a loving and devoted son, brother and uncle. He is survived by siblings Harold “Joe” (Joyce) Thomas, Jr. of Hillsboro, Lois Jean Captain of Hillsboro, Roshell (Kevin) Dennis of Columbus, and LaQuata Thomas of Cincinnati; special friend Doug Wagoner of Hillsboro; special nieces Yolanda Clark, Tamara Thomas and Tina Cumberland, as well as numerous additional nieces and nephews; as well as many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Roland Thomas, Brenda Coleman, Winifred Cumberland, Delbert Thomas and Virginia Thomas; and a great niece, Desiree Dawn Fryar Pleasure. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. The funeral service will immediately follow visitation as 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Turner & Son Funeral Homes.