John D. Thomas, age 78, of Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was born in Senath, Missouri on March 5, 1944 to Olen and Maidene Thomas (nee Farmer).
John was an avid hunter, fisherman, mushroom hunter and vegetable gardener. He enjoyed his time outdoors and traveling with his family and friends. John was a member of the Masonic Order. He loved to cook, especially chicken and dumplings.
John is survived by his wife, Deborah J. Thomas; his children, Kelley L. (Michael) Kettlehake, and Aaron C. (Kimberly) Thomas; his grandchildren, Tylor (Ariel) Nye Sr., Gina Nye, Ashlin Thomas, Madison Crocker, and Taylor Bisping-Kettlehake; and his great-grandsons, Tylor Nye, Jr., Owen Nye, and Killian Nye; and his sister, Vanessa Thomas. He will be dearly missed by many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Maidene Thomas; his father, Olen C. Thomas; and his siblings, Olen "Bud" (Lori) Thomas, and Carol D. Helton.
A Masonic service will take place at 12:30 pm with a visitation to follow until 2:30 pm, all on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, St. Peters Chapel, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376.
Memorial contributions in John's name may be made out to the American Diabetes Association online at: https://www.diabetes.org
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