The Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas of Haven of Rest hailed as servant leader
Pall bearers carry the casket after the Celebration of Life of Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas Jr., executive director emeritus of Haven of Rest Ministries, Saturday at the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Rev. Rex Whiteman, president of Union Mission Ministries, Charleston, W.V., speaks during the Celebration of Life of Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas Jr., executive director emeritus of Haven of Rest Ministries, Saturday at the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Rev. Barry Thomas of Charlotte, North Carolina, talks about "My Brother Curt" during the Celebration of Life of Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas Jr., executive director emeritus of Haven of Rest Ministries, Saturday at the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Rev. Barry Thomas (center) of Charlotte, N.C., talks about "My Brother Curt" during the Celebration of Life of Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas Jr., executive director emeritus of Haven of Rest Ministries, Saturday at the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Carla Davis sings during the Celebration of Life of Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas Jr., executive director emeritus of Haven of Rest Ministries, Saturday at the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
Widow Eileen Thomas greets well-wishers before the Celebration of Life of Rev. Charles Curtis Thomas Jr., executive director emeritus of Haven of Rest Ministries, Saturday at the Haven of Rest Ministries. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)
