Photo courtesy of Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home - Ashland
Ashland, Virginia
Jul 14, 1954 – Jan 30, 2025
Richard Lewis Thomas Jr. (aka Zip/Sip), son of Mrs. Nancy Leola Thomas and the late Richard Lewis Thomas Sr. was born on July 14, 1954, in Montpelier, VA. He departed this life January 30, 2025.
Richard attended Hanover County Public Schools. He served in the United States Army and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. After retiring from work for over 30 years he enjoyed working in his garden, building houses and sheds, fishing, and working on lawn mowers.
He was preceded in death by his brother Gibson Thomas and three brothers-in-law: Fred Copeland, Earnest Thomas and Jerome Shelton.
Richard leaves loving memories with his devoted wife of 46 years, Gwendonetta (aka Daisy) Shelton Thomas; daughter, Danita Thomas Stewart (John); son, Richard Thomas III (Chrisie); five granddaughters, Kaylyn Stewart, Kaili Stewart, Kiana Stewart, Siera Thomas, and Salone Green; three sisters, Shirley Copeland, Cynthia Hall (Melvin), Sandra Graham (Rev. Doctor Donald Ray); one brother, Sherman Thomas (Yvette); four sisters-in-law, Glenda Thomas, Gay Shelton, Geraldine Shelton (Wayne) and Mariela Thomas and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Read MoreCondolences to the family, Zip was a very good person
Terry Houchens
February 10, 2025 | Montpelier, VA
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Elizabeth Stewart
February 09, 2025 | Ellicott City, MD
Gwen, you have my sincere condolences in the loss of your husband, I will keep you and your family in my prayers Be blessed, Sophie Tarrer Moses
Sophie Tarrer Moses
February 07, 2025
Gwendonetta, I met Richard for the first (and only) time back in 2015 when he and his son came to my home to install a security lock. While his son did the installation, Richard took a seat and talked with me. I found him to be quite a talker (as you probably well know), as we talked family connections, etc., and I could tell he was a good Christian man. My heartfelt condolences and God's Blessings to you and your family -- and peace to his soul.
Eunice Wyatt Jones
February 07, 2025 | Glen Allen, VA | Family
My condolences to you and the family.
Cynthia Middleton
February 06, 2025 | Other
Peaceful White Lilies Basket
El Bethel Women's Group
February 06, 2025
Praying for family and sending a warm hug and heartfelt prayer Sending my condolences
Rachelle Crawford
February 06, 2025 | Other
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. The Kittrell Family
Marco & Vicki Kittrell
February 05, 2025 | Other
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Denise Grady
February 05, 2025 | Other
