Richard Leroy "Dickie" Thomas age 78; of Sheridan. He was called home Thursday evening surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 17, 1943 to the late Orval Thomas and his late mother Joan (Harris) Wilson in Noblesville, Indiana.

Dickie graduated from Sheridan High School Class of 1961. After graduating High School, he served his country honorably in the United States Airforce. Education was especially important to Richard he earned two master's degrees. One was in business from Indiana University, and his other master's degree was from Purdue University. Richard worked for 30 years as a tool and die maker at Delco Electronics GM in Kokomo. Richard was a member of UAW local 292, and a proud member of the Sheridan American Legion Post 67. Dickie was a gun enthusiast and a member of the NRA. When Dickie was not working, he would be seen riding his motorcycle watching racing or going to the local racetracks. Dickie loved the outdoors he enjoyed fishing and camping every chance he got. Most importantly he loved his family including his dogs and cats. Dickie leaves behind two former wives Cheri Thomas-Timmons and Darla Thomas-Frazier. His two devoted sons James (Tammy) Thomas and Richard L. (June) Thomas. Dickie was a loving grandfather to McKenzie (Gary) Hamilton, Makala Shyanne Thomas, Jordan (CJ) Jenkins, Lydia, and Johnathan Smiley. He was a proud great-grandfather to Aubri, Dreydan, Cambria, Carter and Jentezen, also surviving Dickie his siblings Keith (Margaret) Thomas, Ardith Sutton, Wayne (Charmayne) Thomas and Sue Morrison. Preceding Dickie in death his son Edwin Earl "Sonny" Thomas in 2013, his brothers Steve and Eddie Thomas and his friend and brother in law Larry Sutton.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Sheridan Church of God located at 707 W. 2 ^nd St. in Sheridan. Family and friends are invited to gather from 5:00 pm till time of services. Pastor George Cooper will be officiating Richard service. All are invited to leave a condolence or to sign Richard "Dickie" Thomas's online guest book at fisherfunerals.com. Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Thomas Family.