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Richard Thomas Obituary
Richard A. "Rick" Thomas, 57, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at his home.
Rick was born Dec. 17, 1966, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to Leroy and Betty (Bowman) Thomas.
On Nov. 2, 1988 he married Kathy (Bert) Thomas who survives.
Rick was a graduate of Waynesboro High School. He was a journeyman electrician by trade, but he loved fishing and going on nature walks, any opportunity that he had. Rick always doted over his grandchildren.
Rick is survived by his mother, Betty Thomas; his wife, Kathy Thomas of Pandora; two children, Kristal Thomas-Danner of Pandora and Eddy Thomas of Pandora; three grandchildren, Karleigh Carpenter, Karina Danner and Kayden Thomas; three stepgrandchildren, Austin (Morgan) Winters, Sierra (Logan) Donavon, and Eli (Hannah) Winters; one stepgreat-grandchild, Weston Winters; five siblings, Jim (Joyce) Thomas, Rod (Crystal) Thomas, Barry Thomas, Diane (Dave) Dick, and Laure (Bob) Putt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rick is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Thomas.
Rick's services will begin at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Reformed Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Pastors Jim Basinger and Roy Leaman will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton is honored to be providing services to the Thomas family.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Nancy L. Bert
November 25, 2024
We pass this way but once;
Short time that.
Grateful I am, dear Heart,
We passed this way together.
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