Gary Allen Thomas

Gary Allen Thomas, 70, of Lone Jack passed away June 28, 2022 at Lee's Summit Medical Center. Visitation will be Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, Lexington, from 1:00 until 2:00 pm. A memorial service will also be on Sunday at the funeral home at 2:00 pm. Burial will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of the Friendless. Memories and condolences may be left at . Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO 64067, 660-259-2245.
Gary was born August 6, 1951 in Lexington to Lawrence "Tucker" and Wanda (Comstock) Thomas. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1969. Gary was a Chief Master Sergeant (E9) in the United States Air Force and spent his career as a calibration specialist. Gary was a veteran of the Gulf War. He retired after 28 years. He then worked as an electronic calibration laboratory manager as a government contractor for 10 years. On December 28, 2007 he married Amelita Costanilla in Honolulu, Hawaii. Gary was a drummer who loved classic rock and roll. He enjoyed fishing and restoring classic cars.
Gary is survived by his wife, of the home; two sons, Nic Thomas and wife Barb of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Jeremy Thomas of Lone Jack; grandson, Bane Thomas; and brother, Doug Thomas and wife Lisa of Lone Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Gail Hollis.