Mark A. Thomas, 49, a Dayton resident, died Dec. 28, 2008. He was born Feb. 27, 1959 in Wewoka, Okla. to Jack D. Thomas and Mollie J. Chaney Thomas. He was preceded in death by his mother Mollie in 2004. Among his survivors are father Jack D. Thomas, brother Jay Thomas and sister Kaye Knight. Capitol City Cremation & Burial is in charge of arrangements.