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Gerard F. "Jerry" Thomas

1948 - 2021

BORN

1948

DIED

2021

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Eickenhorst Funeral Services

12412 FM 2854 Rd

Conroe, Texas

Gerard Thomas Obituary

Gerard F. Thomas aka Jerry, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on April 9, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Regina (McHugh) and Leroy Francis Thomas. He was the oldest of nine children, an avid track runner and baseball player. He graduated from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He enjoyed most sports, especially OU and Eagles football, Astros and Phillies baseball. Jerry loved spending his free time taking road trips to the beach and betting on the Kentucky Derby. He was the installing officer for his wife Patti St. Louis as the 2022 President of the Women's Council of Realtors Texas.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Regina, Robert, Alicia and Eileen. He is survived by his beloved wife Patti; children, Tara, Heather, Stephanie and Patrick; grandchildren, Zachary, Brianna, Riley, Devyn, Jayce, Kai, and soon to be his seventh grandchild; siblings, Janellen, Kenneth, Anne and Gregory; as well as many friends and loved ones that will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Sawyer Park Icehouse, 314 Pruitt Rd, Spring, TX 77380. Those wishing to post tributes and memories to the family may do so at www.eickenhorstfuneral.com

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

Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2021.

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Jerry Rogers

October 26, 2021

Rest In Peace Jerry, also many great times at Torch Pine, cold Beer, Steaks and many good laughs. A friend to all and had the best laugh and a huge smile for everyone. Sincere condolences from Jerry & Kasey Rogers.

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Becky and Rob Riess

October 25, 2021

Cheers Jerry! We have memories to cherish forever in our minds and hearts, Torch Pine, boating, golf tournaments, late night deck parties, road trips, summer camp, Orwall, bicycling, spaghetti sauce, St Pats, OU, it just goes on and on...we love you! Bec, Rob, Robbie and Ryan

MARILYN ROECKER

October 23, 2021

my condolences to the family. I was so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a great guy with a very pleasant personality. Loved working with him. always so very friendly.

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