Stephan J “Steve” Thomas, 64, of Astoria, IL, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on September 6, 1953 in Beardstown, IL, the son of Willard "Pill" and Doris (McCombs) Thomas. Steve married Laura Rigg on June 21, 1975 in Ashland, IL. She survives.
Survivors also include his son Brandon J Thomas of Astoria, daughter, Shaunea L. (and fiancé Gary Nichols) Miller of Astoria, grandson, Alvin Tracy Miller IV of Browning, IL, mother, Doris Thomas of Astoria, brother, David (and Ruth) Thomas of Lewistown, IL and his sister, Teresa (and Doug) Knigge of Stoutsville, MO.
He is preceded in death by his father, Willard "Pill" Thomas.
Steve graduated from Astoria High School and became a barber in the early 1970's. He later worked for Caterpillar until he became disabled in 1989 with heart trouble.
He was an umpire for several years and also coached boys baseball and 5th grade girls softball. Steve ran the game clock for football, girls and boys basketball, and some baseball.
He was a member of the Bader Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon and an Elder. Steve loved fishing, bowling, golf and spending time with his grandson.
Services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Steve's son, Pastor Brandon Thomas, will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the funeral home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Bader Cemetery in Bader, IL. Memorials may be made to the Bader Christian Church or the South Fulton Athletic Co-Op.
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