Mr. Thomas was born in Marshall, Missouri to the late Harold Thomas and Opal Kearny Thomas.
He was a devoted member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church and was retired from Michelin.
Also, he was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army and a Purple Heart recipient.
Surviving in addition to his wife are sons, Darin Thomas and Joshua Thomas; daughter, Michelle; grandchildren, Emilie, Logan, and Wyatt.
Service Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the mausoleum chapel of Graceland East Memorial Park.
Visitation Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary.