Donald "Richard"

Thomas

Donald "Richard" Thomas, son of the late Elva Allan Thomas and Ruby Esther (Pogue) Thomas, was born in Troy, Missouri, on March 31, 1954. He departed this life at his daughter's residence in Ellington, Missouri, on September 5, 2024, at the age of 70.

Richard attended the Light House Temple in Ellington, Missouri. He was a member of the WCM. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Ronald (Bud) Thomas, Bill Thomas and Shannon Richard Thomas, three sisters, Mary Lee, Ruby Jean and Kay Lee, and 1 great-grandchild, Luna.

Richard is survived by two sons, Donald C. Thomas of Warrenton, Missouri, and Nicholas Thomas of Farmington, Missouri, one daughter, Chrissy Thomas of Ellington, Missouri, two brothers, Jeff Thomas and wife Betty of Ellington, Missouri, and Jimmy Rhea and wife Susie of Ellington, Missouri, one sister, Venita (Pic) O'Dell of Ellsinore, Missouri, 6 grandchildren, Kaitlin Bretz, Tyler Clinton, Autumn Santhuff, Justice Thomas, Gage Thomas and Avaya Thomas, and 9 great-grandchildren, Reagan, Hazel, Adalyn, Levi, Timond, Elsie, Leo, Liza and DeeDee. Richard will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 10th, 10AM-2PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 2PM

Minister: Pastor Doug Massie

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Tyler Clinton, Ethan Chitwood, Gage Thomas, Kenny Cook, Andy Brunk and Donald Thomas

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri