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Richard Thomas

1956 - 2023

Richard Thomas obituary, 1956-2023, Athens, OH

BORN

1956

DIED

2023

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Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home

5258 Washington Road

Albany, Ohio

Richard Thomas Obituary

Athens Richard Eugene Thomas, Athens, 66, passed away February 5th, 2023, peacefully in his own home after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Born on June 16th, 1956, in Athens, to the late, Richard and Thelma Gabriel) Thomas. He spent many years working for the Southern Ohio coal company in Meigs Mine #3 and #31. In his free time, Rich loved being outside, fishing, target shooting, hiking, camping and taking rides on his motorcycle were his favorite things to do.

He was a loving father to Richard Thomas (Missy Clowes), Aaron Thomas, and Colton (Rebecca) Thomas. A wonderful grandfather to Skyler James Thomas and Dorothea Grace Thomas. He will be missed by many, including his sister Rebecca (Rick) Snyder, many nieces, and nephews and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, and his brother Terry Thomas.

Friends and Family will be received at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, 5258 Washington Road Albany, Ohio 45710 on Thursday 3-8 P.M., A private service and burial will be at the convivence of the family in Athens Memorial Gardens. you may sign his register book at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com Richard Thomas

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Athens Messenger on Feb. 6, 2023.

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