CAMBRIDGE - Gordon S. Thomas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at the Chesapeake Woods Center in Cambridge after a brief illness. Born in Wilmington, Del. on Feb. 14, 1938, he was the son of Evelyn Wingate Thomas and the late William W. Thomas. After moving to Cambridge he attended local schools and graduated from Cambridge High School as a member of the Class of 1955. Upon graduation he attended the Coyne Radio and Television School in Chicago and then the University of Maryland where he received his Masters Equivalency. Gordon had worked at the Engle's Furniture Store for over 20 years, a Professor at Chesapeake College, a Vocational Instructor for over 26 years and a maintenance technician for Dorchester County Schools. After service to the County School Board System for over 35 years he retired in 2000. Many people will remember Gordon as a gun enthusiast. He loved country music and enjoyed playing the steel guitar. Playing in a local band to residents of nursing homes brought him great joy. Gordon enjoyed making contact with people from all over as a ham radio operator. Helping and teaching was his talents that touched so many, young and old alike. Gordon was a member of the VFW and former member of Civil Defense. Surviving besides his mother is his devoted wife, Melanie Newell Thomas whom he married July 18, 1991. Also surviving is his son, Robert (Bobby) and wife Gayla of Cambridge; daughter, Allison Scharch and husband Mike of Easton; sister, Marlene Sanders of Westminster; grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Scharch; a great-granddaughter Madison Zimmerman; brother in law, Stan Newell of Ohio; sister in law, Maureen Rogers of Cambridge; nieces, Donna Sanders and Sheri Wolf; nephews, Dan Sanders, Ricky and Randy Todd, Kenny Mooney, Nickolas, Clayton, and Wesley Newell. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the Newcomb and Collins Funeral Home P.A., in Cambridge. Officiating the service was Pastor Dave Stewart. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Michael Scharch, Walter Gunby, Pat Murphy, Bobby Thomas, Steve Abbott, Dan Sanders, Bob Fehsenfeld, Adma Mumford, Darcy Harding and Dr. Mahmood Shariff. A private burial was held at Dorchester Memorial Park. To send online condolences please visit, www.newcombcollins.com