St. Clair County Obits

JERRY L. THOMAS

Kansas City Star
21 July 2008
Jerry Lynn Thomas, 53, El Dorado Springs, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, Mo., died July 19, 2008. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs (417) 876- 3838. Burial Kidds Chapel Cemetery, near Lowry City. Family visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Eldorado Sun
24 July 2008
Jerry Lynn Thomas was born May 7, 1955, in Kansas City, to Harlin and Lela (Murphey) Thomas. He passed away July 19, 2008, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs.
Jerry lived in the Kansas City area in his early childhood, graduating from East High School in 1973. From there, he joined the Air Force and was discharged in 1975. He lived and worked in the Kansas City area before moving to El Dorado Springs in 1982, assisting on the family farm.
Jerry was interested in American History and especially the Civil War. He enjoyed music of all kinds. He loved to visit with all types of people and never say a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Harlin and Lela Thomas – El Dorado Springs; one brother, Ray and wife, Debby – Harrisonville; a niece and nephew and three great nephews.
Services began at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Sheldon Chapel, with Rev. Sam Masten officiating. Special music was No Tears in Heaven and My Heaven.
Pallbearers were – Nathan Thomas, Justin Thomas, Matthew Wareham, Doug Buckner, Garry Thomas, Tommy Wareham, Troy Wanstreet, Mike Larsen and Jeff Buckner. Honorary Pallbearers were – Hershel Thomas, Dale Masten, Raymond Thomas and Raymond Mundy. Interment was in Kidd's Chapel Cemetery – Lowry City, under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home – El Dorado Springs.