Craig A. Thomas

THOMAS, Craig A., 22, of rural Caney, Kan., formerly of Richmond, Va., died Wednesday from injuries received in an accident at Jencast in South Coffeyville, Okla. He was born March 14, 1986 in Joplin, Mo., to Wayne and Penny (Ludwig) Thomas. He grew up and attended school in Altamont, Kan., before moving to Richmond, where he completed his education. He returned to the Coffeyville area in August of this year. Craig was employed at Jencast in South Coffeyville, Okla., and was a member of the U.S. Marine Reserves. In his free time he enjoyed working with horses and fishing. Survivors include his mother, Penny Ludwig of rural Caney; his father and stepmother, Wayne and Julie Thomas of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Tara Thomas of Copan, Okla.; his maternal grandparents, the late Ira and Vona Ludwig; and his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Erma Thomas of Altamont, Kan. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Westside Christian Church in Coffeyville, Kan. with Pastor Mike Elrod and Pastor Kevin Mote officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kan. Friends may call on Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.