Thomas was a retired nuclear engineer with Riverbend Station with over thirty years of service. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Wilmington, DE. He passed away at his home Monday, February 1, 2016, at the age of 56. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Friday, February 12, 2016, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 p.m. He is survived by his cousins and friends. Tom's hobbies included cooking and grilling and he was an avid reader. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.