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Obituary for David Lee Thomas
David Lee Thomas, 63, passed away at home on January 26, 2018 surrounded by friends and family. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 12PM Saturday February 3, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Church with a visitation from 10-12 PM prior to the Mass. There will be a luncheon following the Mass in the parish hall.
David was born on May 14, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas to Billy Neil and Georgia Lee Thomas.
David and his family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1964, where he graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1972. After high school, he worked in the auto parts industry for over 30 years.
David fought many battles in his lifetime, including being diagnosed with polio at age 2. He was an active member of Narcotics Anonymous, and would have celebrated 7 years of clean time on June 2, 2018. David enjoyed playing guitar, fishing and reading. He was a man of strong faith, and devoted much of his time to praying and working on his relationship with God. His greatest pride was being a father and grandfather. David was beloved by many and will always be remembered for his big heart, quick wit, and devotion to friends and family.
He is survived by his mother, Georgia Thomas; daughters Rachel Thomas (husband Scott Thomas), Sybil Hammack (husband Scott Hammack), and Courtney Thomas; grandchildren, Seth and Evan Hammack, Kenna and Raina Thomas, Briana Nguyen, and Dominic Thomas; siblings, Alan Thomas, Kevin Thomas, Lori Thomas, friend Michele Hetherington, 10 nieces and nephews, and 7 great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his baby brother Donald Ray Thomas, father Billy Neil Thomas, and sister Cheryl Ann Thomas Boone.
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