Mar 29, 1956 – Jun 5, 2020 (Age 64)
Kurt Thomas was the first American male gymnast to win gold at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Kurt, you were an extremely talented American, and you made us all proud. Always had wished you were my personal Trainer/Teacher/Instructor. America has lost a Good and Honorable Man. But Christ is with you now.
Dann Racine
July 19, 2021 | Other
Kurt was such a natural. I knew him from high school. We were on the Miami Central High School Gymnastics Team together. We all were so proud of him. God bless him and his family. Kurt Rest in Peace
SANDRA BELLROSE
August 10, 2020 | PEMBROKE PINES, FL | Classmate
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Thomas Family for your beloved loving husband, father, son and friend Kurt. In 1978, Kurt Thomas was the first American male gymnast to win gold. Kurt was known for two signature moves, the Thomas Flair on the pommel horse and the Thomas salto, a dangerous floor move that has since been banned from competition. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your...
Pat
July 17, 2020 | MD
RIP Kurt, you are loved by so many ! A VERY special gymnast and a Very loving husband and father. You definitely were a bright light in this life
Joanna Sime
June 15, 2020 | Bonita Springs, FL | Coworker
Kurt has been my first inspiration when I started gymnastics. I was very sad to hear that he passed away, all my condolences to the family.
Luc Nantel
June 13, 2020 | La Prairie, QC | Significant_other
My heart goes out to his family. So sorry to hear this. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Kathryn White
June 12, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Thomas family, praying that God be with all of you in this time of your tears and sorrow.
June 11, 2020
I was at World Championships in Fort Worth. Becky, I thought Kurt was the best gymnasts Americans had, the best ever. Becky, I'm so sad that going through this. I was diagnosed with ALS in Feb. 2018. I have lost my voice. Becky, you got that footage from me from 1979 World Championships from GAT. I supposed to die before Kurt. Send all my love to you, his family and Friends. I would like joined the services if has happen yet.
Rome Milan
June 11, 2020 | Fort Worth, TX | Friend
My sincerest condolences to the Thomas family. I remember watching some of the events at ISU. Kurt was amazing to watch. May God wrap his healing arms around his family at this time of great loss.... David Stephens, Indianapolis,IN.
David Stephens
June 10, 2020 | Indianapolis, IN | Acquaintance