Richard J. Thomas Sr.

Richard J. Thomas Sr., 82, of Coopersburg, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem PA. He was the husband of Kathryn D. (McCarthy) Thomas to whom he was married 60 years this past September. Born in Quakertown, November 25, 1941, Richard was the son of the late John and Flora (Koch) Thomas. He was employed by multiple Asphalt Companies in the area for 50+ yrs. most recently AMS Asphalt in Allentown before retiring. Richard was a lifetime member of the Ridge and Valley Rod & Gun Club.

In addition to Richard's loving wife, Kathryn; he is survived by their children: Judith A. Miller (Terry) of Hellertown, Richard J. Thomas Jr. (Karen) of Center Valley, Marsha A. Herrin (Gregory) Orlando, FL, Vicki A. Delmore (Rick) of Hellertown; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, loving grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather. He will live on in all those he knew and who loved him. His love of old cars has passed down through the generations and will continue. He will be sorely missed.

Family and friends are invited to call 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Chestnut Hill Union Church Cemetery, Lower Milford Twp. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans, immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard's name to The American Lung Association.