Mr. Thomas was born August 22, 1931 in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Claude Daniel Thomas and Ethel Seamans Thomas. Richard was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Nacogdoches and was a member of the Woodland Hill Men’s Golf Association. He loved hunting, fishing, and golf.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Thomas; son Keith Thomas; brother, C.D. Thomas, Jr.
His survivors include: son, Craig Thomas and wife Beth of Nacogdoches, TX; granddaughter, Beth Thomas Harris and husband Matt; grandson, Richard A. Thomas and wife Jessa; great-grandchildren, Chole, Jude, Luke, and Evelyn Harris, and Elle Thomas.
Services are set for 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Dr. Jeff McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Cason Monk-Metcalf.
If desired, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 201 E Hospital St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.
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