Dave Thomas

Birth Name:

Rex David Thomas

Birth Date:

July 2, 1932

Birth Place:

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Death Date:

January 8, 2002

Place of Death:

1 Bay Colony Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Age:

Cause of Death:

Carcinoid neuroendocrine tumor in the liver

Cemetery Name:

Union Cemetery

Claim to Fame:

Business and Finance

Dave Thomas was a successful businessman, philanthropist, fast-food tycoon and the founder and chief executive officer of Wendy's, a fast-food restaurant chain. In 1979 sales exceeded $1 billion dollars and at the time of his death, there were more than 6,000 Wendy's restaurants operating in North America.

Fun Fact

Dave Thomas was known for appearing in more than 800 commercial advertisements for the chain from 1989 to 2002, more than any other company founder in television history.

Dave Thomas dropped out of high school at age 15 to support himself. After retirement, he returned to high school in Florida, and graduated in 1993. His classmates voted him most likely to succeed.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Union Cemetery

3349 Olentangy River Road

Columbus, Ohio, 43202

USA

North America

Map:

Grave Location:

Mausoleum Chapel B, Lot 1B, Space 1

Grave Location Description

As you enter the mausoleums, Mausoleum B is on the left side. As you open the doors to Mausoleum B look to your left, second from the bottom, and you will find the final resting place of Dave Thomas and his wife.

Grave Location GPS

40.0277738112, -83.0327841445

Photos:

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Videos Featuring Dave Thomas:

Wendy's Commercial featuring Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas Interview 700 Club

Motivation - Dave Thomas Philosophy and Work Ethic