May 8, 2024

Richard Eugene Thomas, Athens, 66, passed away February 5th, 2023, peacefully in his own home after a 3-year battle with cancer.

Born on June 16, 1956 in Athens, to the late, Richard and Thelma Gabriel) Thomas. He spent many years working for the Southern Ohio coal company in Meigs Mine #3 and #31. In his free time, Rich loved being outside, fishing, target shooting, hiking, camping and taking rides on his motorcycle were his favorite things to do.

He was a loving father to Richard Thomas (Missy Clowes), Aaron Thomas, and Colton (Rebecca) Thomas. A wonderful grandfather to Skyler James Thomas and Dorothea Grace Thomas. He will be missed by many, including his sister Rebecca (Rick) Snyder, many nieces, and nephews and cousins.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, and his brother Terry Thomas.

Friends and Family will be received at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home, 5258 Washington Road Albany, Ohio 45710 on Thursday 3-8 P.M.

A private service and burial will be at the connivence of the family in Athens Memorial Gardens.