Jerry D. Thomas, age 82, of La Plata, MO, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
He was born in La Plata on March 11, 1941, to Clarence and Pauline (Hamilton) Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Peggy (Pippin) Thomas in 2013, grandson PFC Adam Thomas in 2003, nephew Jay Thomas in 2015, nephew Brian Thomas in 2017.
Surviving is Jerry’s wife, children, and one sister, Donna Zurcher of Kirksville, MO, two brothers Patrick (Yvonne) Thomas of Kiln, MS, and David (Katie) Thomas of Knoxville, IA, brothers-in-law Glen (Sherry) Pippin , and Loren (Patsy) Pippin both of La Plata, Ronnie Brown of Linwood, KS, Eldon (Jodi) Corrick of La Plata, Gerald (Debbie) Corrick of Albion, IA, Marvin (Andi) Corrick of New River, AZ, and Mike (Terri) Corrick of Greentop, MO, sisters-in-law Verna Buck of La Plata, Janet (Martin) Lloyd of Green City, MO, Linda Walker of Monmouth, IL, two step sons Kevin (Michelle) Shouse of Maple Lake, MN, and Kurt (Molly) Shouse of Lake Villa, IL, and mother-in-law Corrine Corrick of La Plata.
Also surviving are grandchildren Joe Ralston, Jill Beautte, Megan (Jerred) Helm, Emily (Jacob) Marshall, Amanda Kimmel, Becca Branson,Tina (Mark) Lewis, Amy (Tommy) Gaona, Miracle Ward, Jeffrey (Tuesday) Thomas, Dawn Thomas, Courtney (Patrick) Studenec, Amanda and Nick Sturm, Cameron (Liz) East, Lauren East, Jordan (Macy Rogers) Smith, Dalton (Morgan Tipton) Smith, Cash and Cy Sawyer, Sarah and Courtney Shouse, Jade and Kolton Shouse, and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Services will be at the La Plata Christian Church with visitation on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 4-8 pm and funeral on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11 am with Rev. Carl Helm and Rev. Scott McNay officiating. Pallbearers will be: Jason Snarr, Jimmy Maloney, Ken Scott, Ken Thomas, Christine Brenton, and David Kinney. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Ward, Tim Bean, Chad Primm, Bud Payne, and Jimmy Wilt. Burial with military honors will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO.
It was Jerry’s wish that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department or the PFC Adam Lee Thomas Scholarship. They may be mailed or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, Missouri 63549.