James Leighton Thomas Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Leighton Thomas of Kearney, Missouri, who passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Leighton Thomas to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Oren Thomas and Veda Marie Leighton Thomas; his former wife Rose K. Thomas (LaSala); his wife Sharon Thomas; his brother Howard "Paul" Thomas; his grandson Austin Haggard; and his brothers-in-law, John LaMontaine, Douglas Eades, Don McGoldrick and Ralph "Lonnie" Switzer.
He is survived by: his children, Master Sergeant Justin Thomas (Kim) and Michelle Thomas of Kansas City, MO; his sisters, Debby LaMontaine and Cathy Richardson (Dan); his sisters-in-law, Mary Sue Thomas, Maria Eades, Georgia McGoldrick, Phyllis Switzer, Virigina LaSala and Patricia Mantel (Jim); his granddaughters, Channing Eckhardt (Josh) and Makenzie Thomas; his stepdaughters, Jennifer Gant (Jason) and Samantha Goldenstein; and his stepgrandchildren, Samara, Weston and Kaleb Gant. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ASPCA, the VFW, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, all charities that Mr. Thomas regularly supported.
