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Carl Thomas, 66, passed away on March 12, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on October 26, 1959 in Lykens, Pennsylvania, to Carl Franklin and Elsie Louise (Britton) Thomas.
Funeral service will be Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. There is no burial as cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of the funeral home. Thought and memorial may be shared in the online guestbook at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.
A complete obituary will follow.
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1901 6th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801

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