Raymond "Tom" Thomas
November 12, 2020
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Raymond “Tom” Thomas
Ankeny
Raymond “Tom” Thomas, 78, passed away suddenly due to Covid-19. He was born October 21, 1942, in Des Moines to Raymond and Dorcas (Coop) Thomas.
Tom retired from the Des Moines Fire Department as a Captain after 36 years of dedicated service. He was a Mason and Shriner belonging to East Gate Lodge and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. Tom loved riding his Harley, going to casinos, karaoke night at the Eagle’s Lodge, and listening to music. His collection of CDs, records, and Hawaiian shirts was a sight to behold. Tom also loved to travel. He would go to the mixmaster, flip a coin, and that would determine which direction he would venture out into the world.
He is survived by his sons, Brian (Dawn) and Barry (Melissa) Thomas; grandchildren, Sierra, Katelynn (Ben), Conner, Jordan, Abigayle “Abby”, Ethan and Isabella “Izzy”; and great-grandchildren, Lylah, Brooklyn, Kayden and Braden.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lindsay; and his parents.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. His cremated remains will eventually be laid to rest at Masonic Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Christel Lewis
11/25/2020
Tom was a dear friend. I will miss his calls
and his trivia quesrions on music. I hope he, Ed and Paul found a good place for a sausage sandwich.
Sincere condolences to Brian, Barry and their familis
Sue and John Charles
11/19/2020
So sorry to hear about Tommy passing so suddenly. His passing is very heart wrenching. Our sympathies to all of you in your extended family. Is there a charity to which we could make a donation in his name? Please take care of one another during this difficult time and stay safe. (Sue Fisher out in Seattle)
Frank Vivone
11/18/2020
I really liked Ray, way too soon to die. Him and I never worked on the same shift but we always talked a lot about our comonalities. Condolences to family, sorry.