Anthony "Tony" Thomas, age 57, of Columbiana, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2021. Born in Virginia, he was raised in South Dakota, Japan, North Dakota, and Minnesota with his four siblings, moving several times due to his father's military service. He attended Clear Lake High School in South Dakota. Always a handyman, the majority of his career was spent as a skilled and hard-working maintenance technician. He spent the past 15 years in Columbiana, Alabama. Tony loved being outdoors, especially at his favorite creek, throwing sticks to his constant canine companion, Reba.
Tony was preceded in death by his Pop, Henry "Hank" Thomas; mother, Sumi Kiyuna Holt; and step-father, Clifford "Shorty" Holt. He is survived by his siblings, Ed Thomas (Sonja) of South Dakota, Christine Flores (Ron) of Washington, Stacy "Tracy" Lindahl of Minnesota, and Glenda "Joy" Gengler of South Dakota; numerous nieces and nephews; step-mother, Wanda Thomas of Minnesota; his love, Lisa Morris of Columbiana, Alabama; and best friend, Reba.
The family will gather privately in his memory.