Obituary of Rex Dave Thomas

Rex Dave Thomas

Rex David Thomas (born July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) was a business person who was best known for being the founder of the fast-food restaurant chain "Wendy’s". Dave died on January 8, 2002 and his death was because of a carcinoid neuroendocrine tumor which later metastasized his liver. He died at age 69.

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Rex Dave Thomas Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Thomas, Dave
Common Name: Rex Dave Thomas
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: July 02, 1932
Age: 69 (at death)
Also Known As: Wendy
Occupations:
- Businessperson
- TV Personality

Net Worth: $4.2 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Magenta (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Dave's Family Tree

Birth Name: Rex David Thomas
Father: Rex Thomas
Mother: Auleva Thomas
Spouse/Partner:

Lorraine Thomas (married 1954-2002, his death)

Son(s):

Ken Thomas

Daughter(s):

Wendy Thomas (born September 14, 1961)
Lori Thomas
Molly Thomas
Pam Thomas

Death Notice:

Date: January 08 2002 at age 69
Place: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Tumor (carcinoid neuroendocrine)
Interment: Buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Category Tags:

Businessperson TV Personality American Born on July 2nd Born in 1932 Born in New Jersey Died in 2002 Died at age 69 Died from Tumor

Dave's Notable Roles:

Wendy’s

Quotable Quotes:

"A boy's best friend is his mother and her Lover."

"I'm just a man, not a hero. just a boy, who wants to sing this song."

"I like ponies. And who cares about that?"

"Dave Thomas was an amazing person, always looking out for others and helping out when he could. He was a great friend to many and will be deeply missed. (V)"

Is Mr. Dave Thomas still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.