Rev. Curtis Thomas Jr. led Haven of Rest Ministries for 46 years
The Rev. Curt Thomas and his wife Eileen before their retirement in 2003 at the Haven of Rest. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Rev. Curt Thomas stands before one of the mens dorm rooms at the Haven of Rest in 2002. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)