Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. John was the beloved son of Marie and the late Lloyd Thomason; loving husband of Susan M. Thomason; devoted father of Jason Thomason Sr. and Angela Thomason; cherished grandfather of Jason Thomason Jr. and Zachary Thomason; dear brother of Betty Skaggs and Diane Lehmann; dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Thomason was a lifetime member of the St. Louis Auto Racing Fan Club, member of the Gateway Area Knife Club and the Knights of Columbus. He worked at Boeing for thirty-two years as a blueprint controller.