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Richard Thomas Obituary
Lafayette - Richard Gordon Thomas, 84, passed away on March 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Thomas, a resident of Lafayette, was the son of the late John Thomas and the former Helen Triplett.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mamie Thomas; son, Dirk Thomas; step-children, Sammy Wofford and wife, Terry; Glen Wofford and wife, Helen; Steven Wofford; Gina Foster and husband, Dr. W. Stan Foster; ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate care.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Thomas family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Kayle Girvin
March 17, 2019
Dearest Mamie, my Sweet. Brother Dirk, Avery, Steve, & "ALL" the family; Our Sincere Condolences go out to All of you. You were & ALWAYS WILL be Gordon's Love & his , Southern Belle" ... T/ U for being so Loving & Kind to All of us Mamie! To my ever Loving. Brother Dirk; I Love you So My Much! You're your Father's heart & Soul; don't ever forget how VERY loved you are! Your father is proud of your Strength; just as in the Indian End of the Trail Poem; it's so fitting. We're here for you always Brother; Avery you're your Grandpa's ❤; as you are ours too; Steve ... T/U once again for saving our Brother that day in the river! There's SO much we all are grateful to you for; your loving friendship for life is just one of many things I'm so grateful to you for. There are So many things I'd like to say to you. I know you understand. Please give your Mother my personal hugs as I'm far away; but not far in Spirit; & do the same for me if you will; to Avery & my Brother. Dirk's's going to probably not enjoy my asking THAT one from me (I can hear his Father laughing @ THAT one !); & last but not least ... a hug to you too from me & one from Gordon too to you; because sometimes a handshake just isn't large or immense enough for you saving his beloved Son ... Our Dear Brother Dirk. My ❤ goes out to each of you. We each have our own personal memories of Gordon; some kept close & near & dear to the heart. May he rest in Peace now. He'll be looking over "Y'all", with so much love in his heart. My Husband Michael will now have a Fishing & Hunting buddy in Heaven; except they do it catch & release! (Shocker Gordon! Lol!) Peace & Love be with you all, Love, Hugs, & kisses, Kayle Girvin & my daughter Rebecca & her family; Dakota, Callie, & her Husband Jason (Jaqua) xo
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