Richard H. "Rick" Thomas, age 56, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born June 26, 1955 in Xenia, Ohio the son of John H. and Nora E. (Ringer) Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, John "Jack" Thomas.
Rick is survived by his loving wife Deborah (Henize) Thomas; sons: John Thomas (Beth), Jacob Thomas (Melanie), and Keith Carter (Sara); sisters: Judy Earley (Joe), Jacqueline Harner; brother: Jerry Harner (Sherry); grandchildren: Jordyn, Gavin, Jenna, Jacob, Gabrielle, and Aubree. Rick is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, and other family members. Rick was a devoted retired Policeman from the Xenia Police Dept. after 20 years of service. Rick was a member of the Fraternal Of Police, an avid hunter, fisherman, woodworker and devoted to American Indian Culture. Rick will be greatly missed by his family and his community.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at McColaugh Funeral Home Inc. 826 N. Detroit St. Xenia, Ohio 45385. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.










