Gary D. Thomas passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023. at his residence in Mt. Olive IL.
Gary loved spending time with his family, fishing, woodworking, traveling the world, gambling, playing washers with his family/friends and having a cold beer! He will be greatly missed by all.
Proud veteran of the US Air Force.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife Christine Thomas whom he missed dearly everyday.
Surviving are his two sons Michael (Diane) Thomas and Craig Thomas, his two daughters Kimberly (Jeff) McClain and Shelley Keel. Proud grandfather to Ryan (Ashley) Thomas, Alex (Kelsey) Thomas, Kendall (Drew) Huffman, Jacob (Kasey) Patterson, Kayla Faulkner, Kristen (Jordan) Unfried, Lori (Cody) Coffin, Josh (Caitlin) McClain. CJ (Victoria) Thomas, Dylan Thomas, Dallas Thomas, Brooke & Justin. and 14 great-grandchildren.
Good friends, Kevin & Rhonda Giles, whom we owe a deep appreciation in his final days.
Private family services will be held on Friday, March 31,2023 at Sunset Hill
s.