Obituary of Rex Dave Thomas

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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:
    • Net Worth: $4.2 billion
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    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:

BusinesspersonTV 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)"

"Dave Thomas was a visionary leader and philanthropist who touched the lives of countless people through his dedication to improving the lives of children. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-03 16:43:07
Author: Stan
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