Was A Native of Virginia, But Had
Been in Business Here
for Many Years
T. J. Thuma, 76, a veteran of the Confederate army, a pioneer Huntington business man, and an excellent citizen, died at his home, No. 630, Washington avenue, at a few minutes past ten o'clock this morning.
Mr. Thuma had been ill but a short time, and few of his friends knew that his death was imminent. the end came peacefully, while he was surrounded by the members of his family, and a few of his closer friends.
Mr. Thuma was born in the Valley of Virginia and was a gallant soldier in the Confederate army. He was a quiet, unassuming man, well liked and without an enemy in the world. He came to Huntington many years ago and established a dyeing and dry cleaning establishment, which he conducted at the time of his death.
Mr. Thuma was a member of Fifth Avenue Baptist church and the funeral will be held there, conducted by Dr. M. L. Wood. Other arrangements have not been made.
Among the relatives who survive him are John Thuma, of this city; Oliver Thuma, of Cincinnati; a daughter, Mrs. LaFavor, of Los Angeles, Cal.
-The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. VA., May 2, 1913
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