Carl William Thomas

Carl Thomas, auto mechanic for more than 60 years, grew up in Meriden, KS. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served four years in the 2nd Infantry Division. Upon returning from Germany, he made Omaha, NE his home where he enjoyed bowling, the outdoors, NASCAR, and football.

Survived by wife of 42 years, Marlys (Chapman) Thomas of Lake Wilson, MN and their two children, Lori and Jason Thomas, both of Omaha; former wife, Phyllis McPherson of Kensington, KS and their four children, William (JessiLynn) of Omaha, Clarance of Yutan, NE, Janette (Thomas) Stallings of Bellevue, NE, and Timothy, of Omaha; 13 grandchildren, Tabitha, Ashley, Matthew, Conner, Jasper, Tiffany, Jessica (Joseph) Riley, Carl (Jasmin), Nathan, Kyle, Alicia, Sadie, Zachary (Erica); four step-grandchildren, Krystal Stallings, Dr. Kandi Stallings-Archer, Lydia (Patrick) Metzler, and Nick Harris; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Preceded by mother, Edna (Rupe) Thomas; brother, Robert Thomas; grand-nephew, Matthew Terry, all of Meriden, KS; daughter-in-law, Lydia (Lampe) Thomas and three grandsons, Billy, David, and Jeffrey.

Visitation 6-8pm Thursday, January 26 at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service 11am Friday, January 27, also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the family.