In Remembrance Of
Richard “Cooney” Thomas
Richard “Cooney” Thomas, 70, of Smithville, MO passed away, September 27, 2019.
He was born on April 8, 1949 to Aldella Cleveland and Mary (Baxter) Thomas in Kansas City, MO. Cooney grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School.
In June of 1969 he was united in marriage to Vicki Land. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home. Cooney was a meat cutter at Big V in Smithville and Kearney for many years. He also worked for Hy-Klas in Gower. He loved to coon hunt, raise cattle, but most of all Cooney loved his grandchildren and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Shane Thomas.
Cooney is survived by his wife, Vicki, of the home; sons, Randy Thomas and wife Kim and Steven Thomas and wife Ashley; daughter-in-law, Gay Lynn Thomas; grandchildren, Taylor, Chase, Preston, Carson, Hudson, Dane and Charlie; sister, Shirley Webb, Linda Schroeder and husband Dwight and Debbie Thomas; brother, Mike Thomas; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday October 1st at Smithville Christian Church with visitation from 11am-1pm prior to the service.
Burial: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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22 comments
John & Shari Godfrey
We are so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with you, Vickie, and your family.
Barbara Hadley
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for entire family. May God hold you tight in his arms to help you thru this difficult time for now and forever
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Brenda Waters
I’m so sorry for your loss
Becky Williams
To the Thomas family…Sorry for your loss. Richard was a great guy. With Sincere Sympathy for the family.
Art and Linda Chandler
So sorry to hear this , Richard was our favorite butcher, always kind and friendly! He was a great man. Many prayers for his family
Kenny Houston
To the family sorry for your loss I only met him a few times but really got to know nice man my prayers and condolences to the family.
Charlotte Payton--Newell
So very sorry to read of the news of Richard on the 27th. GREAT SYMPATHY is extended to family & friends..
Donna Assl
So sorry for your loss , you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hug to all.
Brandy Coats
Hugs.
Patty Kiefer
I am so sorry for your loss .We had a history at school and loved his sisters Linda and Shirley.
Steve Evans
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Noma & Kenneth Meers
So sorry for your loss!
Reggie Jones
Sorry for your loss Vicki. My prayers for healing as you grieve
Donna Hudlemeyer
So sorry to hear about. Richard. Condolences and prayers for the family.
Danny Williams
So sorry for your loss
Anita Burchit
Prayers for comfort. Our deepest sympathies to all of you
Kathy & Greg Atkins
We’re very sorry to learn of your loss.
David & Janet Anderson
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless your family and help you with the pain and sorrow.
Mike Rule and family.
Sorry for your loss Richard was a great man he will be missed greatly by many. My prayers with you and your family.
Kevin and Lorrie Norris
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a honor working and having cooney as a friend for 25 years.
Lee Patton Chiles
Vicki, you are in my heart and prayers. I know you’ve been a wonderful care-taker of Richard for a long time. He was lucky to have you by his side. I send you prayers for strength, faith and peace. Blessings be with you.
Much love-
Patton
PS
My mother adored you.
Mary Vaughn
Sending prayers and comforting thoughts to Vicki and all of their family. Richard’s departure leaves a big whole in the heart of many.