Eric Remington Thomas

Eric Remington Thomas, 37, of Amarillo, passed away on March 21, 2025.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 1 pm to 6 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 3 pm to 5 pm. A celebration of Eric's life will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2 pm at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy in the Chapel with Reverend Greg Corona presiding. Per the family's request, please join them in wearing Eric's favorite colors of red and black.

Eric was born on October 22, 1987, in Childress, Texas to Jacob “JP” and Mary C (Romo) Thomas. He grew up in Wellington, Texas and graduated from Wellington High School Class of 2006. Growing up in small town Wellington, he found joy in simple things and leading a simpler life. Living outdoor life was for him and just fit. He loved to hunt, fish, shoot guns, and especially offroad in vehicles that were not rated for off roading. He reloaded his own rounds, tore up many a back road, and lived life as fast as he possibly could. All traits he carried with him into adulthood.

Eric moved to Amarillo in 2006 to further his education at Amarillo College. He obtained his first certificate as a Pharmaceutical Tech. This led to his family leaning on him for all things medicine any and every time they had a question. While in school, Eric worked for Hastings. Being the bookworm he was, this set the perfect scene for him to express his passion for reading. He loved Harry Potter and worked many of the book releases. Eric found great pleasure and solace in reading, especially HP Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe. He enjoyed poetry and writing some of his own. Eric even wrote some short stories. He obtained his second certification from Amarillo College in Paramedicine, which led to his career. He became a Flight Paramedic in 2014 and found his love for helping people grow exponentially. Eric loved his career in the skies. But Eric’s most important trait was the love for helping people. Not just in his professional life, but also his personal life. He was literally willing to give the shirt off his back to help someone in need.

Eric was an incredibly intelligent man. His knack for acquiring information was beyond impressive. Eric could read or watch something and immediately absorb it to be recalled at a moment’s notice. He learned how to play a variety of instruments, especially the guitar. He had quite the collection, even if they did sit in the back of the closet for the most part. He was a medal head and loved his music loud and hard. But for all of the loves Eric had, none compared to the love he had for each and every member of his family. From his parents all the way to his extended family, nothing meant more to Eric, especially his wife and their children. He married Monica Zamora at the Harrington House on June 26, 2016. They welcomed their daughter Ariana Eley in 2016, and their son Ian Winter in 2021. He adored his little family. Eric would share stories of them to everyone who would listen, but especially to his coworkers. He doted to everyone about how he and Monica first met and how he was awe struck by her the moment he laid eyes on her.

Eric is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents JW and Virginia Thomas, and maternal grandparents JM and Mary Rose Romo. Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife, Monica, and their children Ariana and Ian, parents, JP and Mary Thomas, sisters, Jamie Hunter and husband Jeromy and Alexandria (Alex) Nolan and husband Isiah, brother, Phillip Thomas and wife Caylie; nieces Darian and Vera, and nephew Dylan, as well as many extended family members and beloved friends, colleagues, and co-workers.