Richard "Ricky" Thomas
Richard "Ricky" Thomas
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He was born on October 1, 1962 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of Susann Johnson Thomas of Roan Mountain, TN and the late Roy Oscar Thomas, Jr.
Ricky, as he was known to his family and friends, worked for many years as a painter and was a member of the Cranberry Missionary Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Oscar Thomas, Jr.; brother, Robert "Bobby"Thomas; step son, Tyrone Vorgity; his loving partner of many years, Lorrie Hornbuckle.
Rick loved his family, especially his grandkids, and he leaves behind to cherish his memory two Daughters, Christina (Travis) Deeth of Elizabethton, TN, Jennifer (Charles Izor) Thomas of Roan Mountain, TN; four grandchildren, Tanner Thomas, Solomon Deeth, Carleigh Thomas, Jens Deeth; sister, Carol Thomas of Newland, NC; brother, Oscar Thomas, III of Elizabethton, TN; special friend of many years, Burl Farmer.
Graveside services will be in the Thomas Family Cemetery, 131 Clawson Hollow Rd Roan Mountain, TN on Pastor Howard Clawson officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Pat Ray Post of the VFW.
Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Thomas family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net
The care of Rick and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121
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