1925
Richard
2010
Richard C. Thomas
May 17, 1925 — April 24, 2010
Richard (Dick) Charles Thomas, age 84, of Hastings passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Saturday, April 24, 2010 after a long illness.\r
He was born the son of Arthur and Pearl (Moore) Thomas on May 17, 1925 and was raised in Hastings.\r
During World War II he served in the army with the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on March 17, 1946.\r
On October 27, 1946 he married Audrey E. McCrumb. They had three children, Lynette, Bryan and Laurie.\r
He worked for Consumer Power Company as a lineman for several years, then bought a farm on Woodlawn Avenue, which he worked as a self-employed farmer until his retirement. He was the Hastings Charter Township Supervisor and tax assessor for 22 years.\r
He was also active in 4-H, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Democratic Party, Moose Lodge, and the committee of 33 at Hastings High School.\r
He and his wife traveled extensively to five other continents.\r
He enjoyed his family, dancing and friends. Always there with a helping hand to anyone in need.\r
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Bryan and a brother, Owen. \r
Richard is survived by his wife, Audrey, daughters, Lynette (Karl) Kaiser, and Laurie Thomas both of Hastings, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, brother Mason (Helen) Thomas of Hastings, brother-in-law Gary (Kay) Slocum of Tucson, AZ and many nieces and nephews.\r
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 6-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.\r
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at 11:00 am at Girrbach Funeral Home, with Rev. Bonnie McPherson officiating.\r
Burial will be in the Hastings Charter Township Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion Post 45, Hastings and the US Army active duty. \r
Memorial contributions may be directed to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, MI 49058\r
Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home. Please share a memory with Richard?s family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r
He was born the son of Arthur and Pearl (Moore) Thomas on May 17, 1925 and was raised in Hastings.\r
During World War II he served in the army with the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged on March 17, 1946.\r
On October 27, 1946 he married Audrey E. McCrumb. They had three children, Lynette, Bryan and Laurie.\r
He worked for Consumer Power Company as a lineman for several years, then bought a farm on Woodlawn Avenue, which he worked as a self-employed farmer until his retirement. He was the Hastings Charter Township Supervisor and tax assessor for 22 years.\r
He was also active in 4-H, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Democratic Party, Moose Lodge, and the committee of 33 at Hastings High School.\r
He and his wife traveled extensively to five other continents.\r
He enjoyed his family, dancing and friends. Always there with a helping hand to anyone in need.\r
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Bryan and a brother, Owen. \r
Richard is survived by his wife, Audrey, daughters, Lynette (Karl) Kaiser, and Laurie Thomas both of Hastings, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, brother Mason (Helen) Thomas of Hastings, brother-in-law Gary (Kay) Slocum of Tucson, AZ and many nieces and nephews.\r
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 6-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.\r
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, at 11:00 am at Girrbach Funeral Home, with Rev. Bonnie McPherson officiating.\r
Burial will be in the Hastings Charter Township Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion Post 45, Hastings and the US Army active duty. \r
Memorial contributions may be directed to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run, Hastings, MI 49058\r
Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home. Please share a memory with Richard?s family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r
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