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Mr. Thomas Nelson "Pete" Ambler, 71, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born on March 29, 1949 in Page, WV to the late Theodore and Rose Nell Pryor Ambler.

Thomas attended Dubois Elementary, Mt. Hope Jr. High, and graduated from Mt. Hope High School, all in Mt. Hope, WV.

Shortly after graduation, he moved to Columbus, OH, where he made his home until his death. He always enjoyed coming “HOME”. He loved the annual town “Jubilees” and the area “Bridge Day” celebrations. Thomas enjoyed walking across the New River Gorge Bridge, which was the world’s longest single span arch bridge for 26 years. He enjoyed the views as well as the many vendors. One of the highlights included watching the base jumpers parachute off the bridge. These were times for visiting family and seeing his buddies he had grown up with throughout his childhood and maintained those friendships.

He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many.

In addition to his his parents, Theodore and Rose Nell Pryor Ambler, Thomas was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Esther Ambler.

Thomas leaves to cherish precious memories his wife, Sharon Ambler; sons, Valquez Davis, Juawann Ambler, and Zarnoff Dunlap; step-children, Lawyer Westbrook IV, Bryant Westbrook, and Gena Worthy; 7 grandchildren; brother, James "Lint" Ambler of Orlando, FL; sisters, Jean (Rev.Thomas) Steelman and Alice Ambler, both of Mt. Hope, WV; brothers-in-law, Drake Worthy, Stevie Worthy, and Magellan Moore; special-niece, Louise Powell, with whom he was practically raised; nieces, Gayle, Kisha, and Toya Ambler; nephews, Karl, Waymon, Mark, Marvin, and Stacey Ambler and a host of other relatives and friends. Committal service will be 1:00PM Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel, 748 S. Fayette St., Beckley with Rev. Thomas Steelman officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, gloves, masks and social distancing will be required to attend the service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.