Richard Kent Thomas

Richard Kent Thomas, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May, 17, 2024, in Little Rock. He was born July 10, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas to William “Jud” and Pherne (Sandlin) Thomas.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his son Michael Wade Thomas and his brother-in-law, Travis Lancaster.

Richard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Linda Thomas, son Phillip K. (Lisa) Thomas, grandchildren, Kirsten (Michael) DeMoss, Devin Thomas, Brenda Thomas and Mason Sandner, great grands, Leyla Chapa, Kaden Delgado and Hudson DeMoss, sisters, Judy (Dwight) Davis, Joanne Lancaster and Jacque (John Craig) Davidson and brother, Don (Terri) Caldwell, nieces, nephews along with a host of other family and friends.

Richard was a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He and Linda were married January 29, 1959. He loved the great outdoors, golfing, hunting and fishing. He always said that he was “seldom” wrong but never in doubt.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Arkansas Freedom Fund at www.arkansasfreedomfund.org

Visitation will be held Friday, May 24, 2024 9:00am-11:00am and service at 11:00am in the Chapel of Englunds Funeral Home in Slaton, Texas. There will be a memorial service held in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas at a later date. Arrangements made under the direction of CedarVale Funeral Home inside the Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Guests may register at cedarvalefuneralhome.com