Rick L. Thomas, age 63 years, of Great Bend, Kan. passed away on Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, 2024 at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend. Rick was born on April 8, 1960 to Charles and Mary Ellen (Hurt) Thomas and lived in Great Bend for the majority of his life, and also in California. He worked as a welder and also became certified in computer networking. Rick loved lawn care and landscaping, barbecuing, and bicycling, video games, technology and music.

Survivors include one son Curry M. (and Mariah) Thomas of Manhattan, Kan. and one daughter Briana Thomas of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Natalia, Olivia, and Vivica Loera and Amelia Thomas. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Londa Pohlman.

Cremation has been chosen no services are planned at this time. The family requests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society in Great Bend in Rick’s name. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at http://www.chartergreatbend.com.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Charter Funerals

2115 Washington St.

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 17, 2024