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James Thomas Obituary

James L. Thomas

March 23, 2025

Kearney, Missouri - Jim Thomas, 82, Passed away Mar 23, 2025. Visit 5-7pm, Friday, Mar 28. Service 10am, Sat. Mar 29 both at Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, 208 S. Jefferson, Kearney. Burial following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery KCMO brossspidlemonuments.com for obituary.

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Published by Kansas City Star from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2025.

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Richard W. Lawler

July 6, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing away. Jim and I were best friend in high school and he was Best Man at my wedding in 1964. I lost track of Jim over the years and really wish I could have made contact before his death. My condolences to his sisters and children.

-Rick Lawler
Rosemount, MN

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28

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kearney

208 S. Jefferson, Kearney, MO 64060

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29

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kearney

208 S. Jefferson, Kearney, MO 64060

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208 S. Jefferson, Kearney, MO 64060

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